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...survive if the U.S. continues to isolate and pressure us," North Korea's deputy ambassador to the U.N. told a South Korean newspaper on July 14. If that is truly the North's intent, military action might yet be required to remove the threat. --With reporting by Perry Bacon Jr./Washington, Matthew Forney and Susan Jakes/Beijing, and John Larkin and Donald Macintyre/Seoul
...Perry Bacon Jr., writing on his experiences as a racial minority [ESSAY, July 7], noted that the beneficiaries of affirmative-action policies are burdened by having to "contribute diversity" and speak on behalf of minorities. That's an entertaining but flawed perspective. Affirmative action means Bacon will not have to be the only representative of blacks because there will be more than a token number at school or work, thereby enabling others to appreciate a variety of views and perspectives. Affirmative action doesn't force you to be the representative of diversity; it gives you the freedom to be yourself...
...Bacon's Column was thought provoking and well written. Twenty years ago, I became only the second woman administrator in the University of Missouri system office. Although I really didn't want to carry the banner for women, it was expected. Bacon was right: it can be a heavy burden when all you really want is to get on with the job at hand. It's a difficult balancing act to be seen as an advocate for one group without being perceived as a foe of another. I look forward to the day when race and sex are neutral descriptors...
...supporting many developing countries. Remittances sent home by waiters, janitors and nannies working in the U.S. or Europe account for more than 10% of the gross domestic product in many developing countries--exceeding their revenue from foreign aid and loans from development institutions such as the World Bank. KENNETH BACON PRESIDENT Refugees International Washington
...generate actual votes. Whatever the ultimate verdict, Dean has already shown there is more than one way to reach supporters. The power of the Internet in political campaigning is "going to take away television's total dominance," says Trippi. So stay tuned. Or, rather, log on. --Reported by Perry Bacon Jr./Iowa and James Carney/Washington