I still can't comprehend how a known domestic terrorist became a figure of respect in academic circles. I blame this on being a rational human being.
And as for Zinn, how in the world did a "history" book with no footnotes or endnotes to back up its claims become so legendary, other than because it was mentioned in Good Will Hunting?
Zinn and Ayers might possibly have inflicted more damage on this country than any other two people who were not elected.