Rational thought has to turn to the NYT to defend his position.  You will note that he himself remains silent on "hide the decline".  Hmm, I wonder why?  As for Penn a state doing honest investigations, recall the investigation of their coach...  Rational thought, do you support their integrity or not?  Please go on record yourself, and do not duck the question.  Is it ok to delete data that does not support your belief and to substitute data which does?