Would you?

[inkandpen]

Would you apply for a fellowship if it required that you submit a signed affidavit certifying that you did not uphold the beliefs and doctrines of communism?

Comments

[colinportnuff]

Not unless I were committed to a cause that specifically included anti-communism in its credo, and it were directly relevant to the organization providing the fellowship. eg. a fellowship at the CIA. Is this some bizarre federal funding requirement? What is the origin of the requirement?

Other than those circumstances, NO.

Communism, not just for fear tactics anymore

[anonymous]

WOW, that seems a little extreme...

Hemlock
http://therambleroom.blogspot.com

[trinary]

If I actually didn't believe them, sure.

[coryp]

If it was my only source of funding. Your should submit that question to gradstudents.

[bobbfett]

the number of times i've heard profs talk about bs-ing their way into funding...

as long as i wasn't lying when i said it and it wasn't restricted to a permanent agreement (so if i change my mind I can), if they want to give me money then hell if i'll tell them no