> In the tradition of Jonathan Swift, his modest proposal called to get rid of all faculty and students at Pomona so that the college could fulfill its destiny

> In the tradition of Jonathan Swift, his modest proposal called to get rid of all faculty and students at Pomona so that the college could fulfill its destiny as an institution run by and for nonteaching bureaucrats. At the very least, he said, “the elimination of professors and students would greatly improve most colleges’ financial position.” I like this line of thinking. We could apply it in lots of places. Hospitals could get rid of costly medical staff and patients. The military could eliminate civilians and their pesky need for protection. Governments can eliminate voters and their annoying opinions.