[redgolum]

Great article!

One thing the author barley touches on is that the "left leaning" professors generally exists in areas that have little or no bearing on the real world. Ask the average English or Humanities professor what they would do if they were not able to teach, and you will more than likely get a blank stare. This is not to say that English and Philosophy are not important and worthy areas of study, just that one need to realize that the professors in those fields have as much contact with life outside academic circles as I have with Tibetan monks. I know they exist, but probably couldn't relate to them in any meaningful way.

This is not true in area like engineering or business. In my college years, the engineering side of the school was populated mainly by professors who viewed teaching as a way to semi retire. They had made their mark in the industrial world, and now wanted to live a bit more quiet of a life and pass on some of their experiences. For the most part, the professors were conservative, realist, and down to earth. This isn't to say there wasn't a few odd individuals, but not one of my engineering professors tried to express any political leanings.

[Tolik]

Yes, those who deal predominantly with word constructs are more prone to mistake them for reality.

Its hopeful, I think, that the problem with the Left in universities raised more attention lately, and some counter pressure started to be applied. FrontPage.com's David Horowitz exposes leftism relentlessly. Of course the system has built-in inertia (tenure), but they might be forced to keep their political views more to themselves. Hopefully....