[BlackVeil]

I think that there was a lot of injustice in the McCarthy era, and irrational bullying, but the problem is that it is always seen "on its own" - no context at all. When you look at the post-war situation, with what dissidents were suffering in the Eastern Block, and Hungary in 1956 etc., you realise how mild McCarthy's campaigns were, and many of the concerns were quite valid.

Those who were targetted (fairly or unfairly) by the Red Scare in America, often just moved on, and had distinguished careers in some other field of work. Their Polish and Hungarian compatriots were taken outside and shot.

[arasina]

Those who were targetted (fairly or unfairly) by the Red Scare in America, often just moved on, and had distinguished careers in some other field of work. Their Polish and Hungarian compatriots were taken outside and shot.

Ladies and gentlemen, THIS is a terrific example of how to winningly debate a point, IMO. Excellent!