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Entry: Who Is Matt Welch? Link: http://www.takimag.com/site/article/who_is_matt_welch#22299 Post contents: Simple Simon, Wow. If that's your argument -- that Welch's views don't affect how he would edit a magazine of opinion -- then I'd say the argument, such as it is, is all over. I don't think even Dave Weigel would accept such a defense, which is probably why, when he stopped by here to comment, he didn't even try. And yes, I know Reason's people are unjustly put upon and called names by those whose libertarian credentials are far stronger than theirs, but you may have noticed that Reason has a way of unloading on people as well. Usually, as another commenter observed, the targets of their vilest words happen (by just a coincidence, I am sure) to be unpopular for other reasons -- they're religious (especially Catholic), conservative, or whatever. It takes exactly zero ounces of courage to expose the sins of those whom the establishment already despises. Again, though, you can't seriously believe what you're saying. Welch's views don't matter? Then I guess Reason won't mind if someone sent out a letter to their donors quoting from them. You think? Sent at: 2008 05 16