<p>“Numerous studies have found that the preponderance of Democrats over Republicans is much higher among college faculty than in the general population, so accusations of left wing bias are less plausible.”</p>
<p>I am so SICK of this argument. If Republicans - or conservatives, whatever - want to have a greater say in academics – let them study for years those pesky liberal arts. Get into top PhD programs. Work for years earning a pittance just to get a tenure-track job in the middle of nowhere then publish or perish. While earning a pittance. </p>
<p>THAT’s what it takes to be in academia. To have a say in academia. If Republicans - or conservatives, whatever - aren’t willing to live that way, then that’s too bad. They made their own damn choice. Academia will remain the domain of the liberals and idealists who do. </p>
<p>Now friggin’ stop whining about it.</p>