More on the Propriety of Donations with 'Strings'

Donating money without strings to universities is not noble; it is irrational and irresponsible.

The latest attack on BB&T’s educational donations—and on academic freedom—comes by way of this Charlotte Observer editorial, which opens with the obvious truth that “A public university's faculty and administration—not donors—should have the final say on the content of courses.” The editorial closes with the obvious truth that “it’s wrong to strike fund…