Talk:Benign neglect

Yes, Benign neglect is another name for Salutary neglect. Actually they are opposites The article is short enough to add something about benign neglect under the general heading of political neglect. As long as "Salutary" and "benign" are clearly separated and historical definitions remain.

I would say keep as it is, do not combine. "Policy of Salutary Neglect" is a phrase that I have seen specifically applied to British policy towards North America up to about 1750. The article is appropriate stand-alone. Hughespj 12:47, 12 January 2007 (UTC)