David Limbaugh   But not all the condemning FAS members were
willing to go on the record, or even to disclose their position
publicly. These FAS paragons of free and open debate insisted on
having a secret ballot, making it that much easier for the
cowardly thought police to affect their dirty work.   If they
felt so strongly and justified about their stance, why couldn't
they do so out in the open? Don't give me any "fear of
administrative retribution" garbage. It's obvious that Summers
isn't the one doing the intimidating here, though you wouldn't
know that by listening to the faculty bullies.   In an ironic
twist, one of those faculty members lambasted Summers for
"intimidating faculty members and squelching debate." "There is
a widespread dissatisfaction with his substantive decisions as
well as style," said Professor Waters.    Yet William C. Kirby,
the dean of FAS, had the audacity to suggest in a statement that
the last few weeks had demonstrated "how willing we are to
engage in a process of self-exami