5th February 2011, 03:15 PM
Talisien Wrote:Lets remain focused on the issue
Well indeed and nice as that little puff on PM was for one aspect of archaeological research, there are of course much greater dangers at present to the whole principle of archaeology and archaeological research both as an academic discipline and as a paid profession.
Having siezed the day so to speak and recognised that one aspect of our subject is worthy of publisicising in the national press and on BBC radio, can we now expect the great and good who signed this letter to widen their campaign and protest the damaging effects of cuts and deprivations being felt by many archaeologists at present. I would be happy to stand behind 40 or so archaeology professors in such a campaign.... (to borrow from Tommy Docherty's famous comment on the subject of football directors 'I rather have them in front of me where I can see the ---------, instead of behind my back)
With peace and consolation hath dismist, And calm of mind all passion spent...