Mamet Is Wrong About Cheating and Children

It turns out that the FBI carried out an investigation of corruption and outright cheating in elite colleges admissions processes.  To me, I'll admit, it was a surprise that anyone with genuine power actually cared enough to order an operation, but it's entirely unsurprising to discover precisely how some of the rich, powerful, and famous gamed the system.

It was surprising to me to read playwright David Mamet's open letter defending his friend, actor Felicity Huffmann - who was arrested...