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On the J.P. II Institute controversy

There are two kinds of reform. One is the intelligent kind that builds on a deep understanding of an institution’s purpose, and exhibits deep familiarity with its constitution and culture. But there’s another kind – call it the boorish kind – that tears down whatever is not understood for the sake of some new thing vaguely envisioned. [1]