KEVIN DRUM on the New York Times’ effort to shut down The National Debate:

This goes beyond mere bullying and descends into paranoid — and hypocritical — lunacy. The Times certainly has the right to protect its copyright, but at the same time you’d think the publisher of the Pentagon Papers would show a little more respect for free speech and a little more tolerance for criticism.

They should be ashamed of themselves.

Indeed they should.

Robert Tagorda adds: ” Through its lame threat, the Times makes itself look not only petty but also unresponsive. It misses an opportunity to reexamine its policies, improve its product, and strengthen relations with customers. That’s bad business. It’ll suffer accordingly.”

UPDATE: A different kind of Times correction problem is discussed here. Congratulations to Daniel Okrent for addressing it.