But for Kazan to take Miller's stance before HUAC in 1952 would almost certainly have meant a contempt citation and time in jail.
Kazan made a poor decision in not taking the offer.
mnli hypothesis: Kazan made a poor decision in not taking the offer. premise: But for Kazan to take Miller's stance before HUAC in 1952 would almost certainly have meant a contempt citation and time in jail.