[PGR88]

Abel didn't bother to ask for references ...the fact that he was an academic was essentially good enough for her.

In my experience, so-called "Academics" are often the most narrow-minded, vicious, bureaucratic and political people you will ever meet. I believe Henry Kissinger once said - its because there's so little at stake.

[Windflier]

In my experience, so-called "Academics" are often the most narrow-minded, vicious, bureaucratic and political people you will ever meet.

A certain adjunct lecturer from Columbia and Harvard comes to mind.