I don't agree. It's an interesting historical story, and historical material has always been welcome on HN. There's much to be intellectually curious about there, and no need to be provoked onto an ideological track.

For those who do feel provoked, the appropriate response is (1) not to comment, and (2) to look elsewhere for things that do gratify your intellectual curiosity. There are 29 other threads on the front page, and hundreds more within a single click.