This recent article from the New York Times questions whether art museums should be more involved in current political issues.  Do museums have a moral obligation to address the political climate as part of their educational mission, or is it better for them to eschew this controversial arena to avoid offending their supporters?

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/04/arts/design/american-museums-tend-to-tiptoe-around-politics.html?_r=0

I welcome your comments on this!