variables in functions in views

[eluser]cmroanirgo[/eluser]
Well, there's obviously a few thoughts on the whole construct of an MVC system. However, if the function is purely provided to coerce the model data into a viewable format, then i'm afraid to say it actually belongs with the view and nowhere else.
In essence, IMHO, business logic and constructs live in the Model/Controller world. View logic lives with the view.

Is there really no way to use a controller supplied variable in a view function?