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Many institutions today deliver research and teaching mixed with other social and political agendas, somewhat like the religious agendas of elite Universities of the 1700s.
To recommit to Franklin’s vision, Penn’s sole aim going forward will be to foster excellence in research and education. This aim is in the best long-term interest of all members of society.
Even more radical, the proposal suggests that faculty appointments be based on merit! (Imagine believing in meritocratic criteria? Very radical.) I note that, as of now, not many Penn faculty have signed.
For a different vision of Penn's future, this embarrassing call for the suppression of lawful speech by a Penn law professor makes for chilling reading.
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