Word: allowable
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Homosexuality means the same thing today as it meant in the days of Sodom and Gomorrah-and God has not changed his judgment of it. He condemned it then, and he condemns it today. If individuals allow it to continue in their lives, they will be judged without mercy just as the inhabitants of those two cities were...
...Supreme Court decision to allow the use of the paddle in the public schools was not a victory for teachers. It was a victory for every American child, who has a right to expect an opportunity to get an education in an orderly environment free from disruption and chaos...
After listening to Richard Nixon's own version of his Watergate involvement, I almost began to pity him. But then I forced myself to reflect on the massive scandal surrounding his presidency and the disgraceful nature of his actions, and I knew Immediately that I must never allow myself to tolerate the man whose conduct bred nationwide distrust and confusion. You see, I too have to carry that burden with me for the rest of my life...
...projected economic growth totaling 22% over a five-year period, creating 9.7 million jobs and reducing unemployment from its current level of 7% to 4.3% by 1981. At the same time, the inflation rate (now above 6%) would be pared to just over 4%. Growth alone, said Schultze, would allow Carter to balance the budget, but federal spending could not be permitted to increase much more than 1% a year beyond the cost of inflation. Said Schultze: "We're betting very heavily on business investment" to sustain growth...
...Dean Rosovsky and Fox dismissed out of hand the possibility of retaining hot breakfasts in all Houses, a move that would have cost each student an extra $18 to $30 in board fees each year. Administrators did not look seriously at the 14-meal plan, an option that would allow students to decide for themselves how important breakfast is to them. At the very least Fox should rotate the hot breakfasts each semester or perhaps monthly, since the limited breakfast plan may not survive long enough to give each House a chance at the good life...