There is much more to be said about the Salem Witch Trial campaign against Steven Pinker that is circulating on the internet. Many of us look forward to an exchange of views on the issues raised by professor Pinker and his detractors in an appropriate venue. Professor Partee cuts through the obfuscation by explaining how this discussion might be organized: Professor Pinker “has done nothing that is inconsistent with the LSA’s principles.” This is the correct starting point from which to proceed.