[JLS]

And do the same people reject Adam Smith and the ideas in the Wealth of Nations because he worked collecting tolls for the government of his time?

[rob777]

"And do the same people reject Adam Smith and the ideas in the Wealth of Nations because he worked collecting tolls for the government of his time?"


They might not have rejected him, but probably would express doubts on specific practices. That would even more likely be the case if he benefited personally from such practices.