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...critical acclaim received by the�movie Brokeback Mountain is well deserved [Jan. 30]. It takes a courageous filmmaker to tackle the subject of a love affair between two men. Like many, I was awed by the depth of the movie and its characters. I certainly have no problem with gay men who establish lasting relationships. But I am concerned about those who carry on homosexual affairs while married to women who have no knowledge of their husbands' extramarital activities. While many people are moved by the pain and forbidden love of the male characters in the movie, I can think...
...President George W. Bush's habit of attaching signing statements that give his interpretation of the legislation he signs. Taking the oath of office, Bush swore to "protect and defend" the Constitution. But his Administration is undermining that document's checks and balances. If lying under oath about an affair was reason enough to bring impeachment charges against President Bill Clinton, then there is cause 10 times over for impeaching Bush. Shame on him, and shame on us if we let him get away with it. Karen Montgomery Bethlehem, Pennsylvania...
...tickets and suggested donation, while members sold hand-knit scarves at intermission. Musically the evening was a success, although a more diverse voice representation would have made for a welcome change of color, as all the singers were soprano. Nonetheless, good music and good cheer made for a classy affair. Radcliffe Choral Society will perform on Friday, March 10 at 8pm in Sanders Theatre. —Staff writer Madeleine J. Bäverstam can be reached at mbaverst@fas.harvard.edu
...good Indian boy.” In the more serious “Harvest,” T. Riya Sen ’07 tries to cope with her husband’s decision to sell his organs in order to support his family, while she carries on an affair with his brother. However, “Gone Too Soon” by Sameera Haque ‘06 was nothing more than a trite rendition of the story in which a child discovers that her mother has cancer. While the story’s basic foundation is potent enough...
...even as much of the controversy surrounding the Shleifer affair centers on circumstantial evidence and speculation, it has provided ammunition for some of Summers’ most vocal critics...