[gall]

I'm disturbed by how emotionally indignant both the Aurora and Garret articles are in contrast with the original Ted Tso remarks. My personal expectation of a community of technically sophisticated individuals is that all convictions be subject to critical examination and nothing be taboo. I'd be much more comfortable interacting professionally with someone like Tso whose point-of-view is rationally presented, whether or not I agree with him, then with people who come across with shrill disapprobation and the intention of blackballing colleagues for their public opinions.