All of the "seven taboos" are criticized as "Western ideals." These taboos raise the question: Are U.S. colleges and universities compromising their images as bastions of free inquiry and academic freedom in exchange for Chinas education dollars? Some may defend any concessions made as the cost of doing business in an authoritarian state such as China. Maybe a university decides that it wont offer a class on human rights in China. maybe they wont invite a prominent dissident as a fellow or visiting lecturer. maybe they wont protest when a professor is denied a visa because his or her work is critical of a dictator. Maybe such compromises are rationalized as necessary to not offend a major donor or for the "greater good" of maintaining access. If U.S. universities are only offering Chinese students and faculty a different name on their diploma or paycheck. is it worth the costs and compromises?