Lots of people seem to have their gender-neutral knickers in a twist. Last week, a draft of a new federal-government rule mandating the classical style for most federal government buildings was leaked to newspapers. Fury ensued, not by the act of leaking but by the new, salubrious leash proposed for tax-funded architects given to chasing fads. Personally, my knickers flow untrammeled by snags and hitches. I studied the eminently readable order, learned the facts, thought about them, followed the money, of course, and then developed an informed opinion.
The draft order offers much to like and some things to tweak. Its proponents should stick to their guns. Don’t be intimidated. Cleave to the line. What they’re suggesting makes sense. I hope a final presidential order reflects its bite and scope.
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