Aside from the side issue of people posting anonymously, I would truly like
to hear what professionals in the field have to say about this situation (as
described in the news article) and about ethical administration of an
historic site/museum/archive (basically any institution which is held in
public trust) in general.

I am currently an MA student at Middle Tennessee State University, getting
my degree in history with a concentration in public history and a
specialization in museum studies.  We've discussed ethics and effective
museum management in my development of a local museum and museum management
classes, and are again digging into the issue in my administration of
historic organizations class...but it's one thing to read about it in a book
and to discuss it with students and professors, and quite another to hear
from people currently working in the field.  This is not to short-change my
professors or even my fellow students (their expertise and experience is
exceptional), but I am looking for more input.

I realize that this may be a sensitive topic, but I am honestly interested
in hearing the personal perspectives of practicing professionals.

Thanks,
Heather Bailey
http://heatherbailey.tripod.com/portfolio.html

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