As much as I enjoy Dijkstra's wit in general (and I agree with the argument for learning functional languages early), I imagine taking a shot at "Texas's solid

As much as I enjoy Dijkstra's wit in general (and I agree with the argument for learning functional languages early), I imagine taking a shot at "Texas's solid conservatism" didn't help his case all that much. For "enlightened" individuals, most left thinking and academic people are really no better at mitigating tribalism, prejudice, and ignorance of other points of view than the far fringes of the right. Perhaps it would have been more effective to appeal to the self interest of the council.