A sigh:
As I initially pointed out, I do not know Freeman and had never paid attention to him before this controversy. But it turns out that nearly twenty people I know well enough to respect and trust have themselves known and worked with Freeman. Every one of them supported his nomination. And -- as it is unfortunately relevant to point out in these circumstances -- most of them are Jewish.
We'll all think about this episode for a while.
Well, some will.
This article available online at:
http://www.theatlantic.com/daily-dish/archive/2009/03/fallows-on-freeman/204674/
