But it's not a well-written column; he doesn't defend common sense or even discuss it. All he does is parade his academic knowledge. It's not a defense of common sense; far from it. It's a defense and advocacy of academic learning. The presumption is that he has common sense -- but never exhibits any. The NY Times can't ell the difference -- that's their problem.
Let me ask a question. Did you read beyond the excerpt?
11 posted on 08/13/2005 6:30:55 PM PDT by neverdem
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