This is only because the current government is populated by reactionary conservatives who are making many such foolish propositions.  I hardly think this qualifies as a legitimate reason.  Besides, they will clearly fail, as the current backlash in academic is proving.<p>This is just like Gingrich era Congress&#x27;s incessant attempts to cutoff funding for the NEH, NEA, etc.  Political posturing that will eventually blow over when people realize the blowhards are just full of hot air.