But Congress, under pressure to take action against the theft of intellectual property, is considering misguided legislation that would strengthen China's Great Firewall and even bring major features of it to America.
Since Mr Chavez's death he has kept the Chavismo legacy alive, a move welcomed by those who have benefitted from the reduction in inequality and poverty but much to the chagrin of those who believe the country has been driven into ruin by 16 years of what they consider misguided policies.
Much as I like RCTs, having run and published the results of dozens over my career, I consider this view misguided surrender to the tyranny of trial design.
Dr. Jacob was amused at the notion, and he considered it misguided.
To delve into quantum mechanics as if its equations told the story of reality itself was considered sadly misguided, like those earnest inquiries people mail to 221B Baker Street, addressed to Sherlock Holmes.
Analysts and trade experts were also concerned that China might then be emboldened to establish exclusive standards for other high-technology products in what they considered a misguided protectionist attempt to give Chinese producers an edge.
In addition to what many considered a misguided effort to honor straight plays with a montage of lines, last year's show at the last minute dropped the number from one of the nominated musicals, "It Ain't Nothin' but the Blues," because of time constraints.
Even under the most charitable assessment, such a view of adaptive evolution must be considered deeply misguided.
