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...European Union may want to cooperate with Washington on this one, given that Pyongyang is the world's worst violator. The self-described human-rights champions who run South Korea these days will be shamefully AWOL in this fight, but that won't matter. South Korea's constitution offers citizenship to anyone who comes in from the North. If the U.S. can help arrange a transit route for refugees through China, the exodus will begin. When that happens, look for a better class of dictator in Pyongyang?just as the mass movements in 1989 improved the quality of governance...
...became a U.S. citizen in 1968, and I believe that voting is the most important part of citizenship. I am amazed that the system was so disorganized?flawed voter lists, machines that have no verifiable paper trail and different election rules in different states. Compared with many other countries, the U.S. is still in the Stone Age. We need to develop national election standards. Our votes can push national and local issues in widely disparate directions. But if you did not vote, you have no right to complain. Peter Jenkins Eagle River...
...it’s not entirely their fault. While it would be nice to see Harvard students more actively involved in the political life of their home for four years, Cambridge’s current election system doesn’t give Crimson undergrads much incentive to declare citizenship in the city and participate in local elections, much less care about the outcomes. Students’ best chance to democratically improve the quality of their lives here—after Undergraduate Council (UC) elections—lies with the City Council and its legislative power...
...College system, a constitutional amendment is required, not an easy task. It is high time, however, for a democratic America to consult its citizens on this issue. Johan Remen Fredrikstad, Norway I became a U.S. citizen in 1968, and I believe that voting is the most important part of citizenship. I have been amazed that the system is so disorganized - flawed voter lists, machines that have no verifiable paper trail, and different election rules in different states. Compared with many other countries, the U.S. is still in the Stone Age. We need to develop national election standards. Our votes...
...late evening: Jacki has gone to her classes during the day and is now attending one of her various clubs or group activities. Her laundry list includes: The Taiwanese Cultural Society, Harvard Progressive Advocacy Group, Chinatown Citizenship, The Bach Society Orchestra, Delta Gamma Sorority, BASIC (Boston Asian Students Intercollegiate Conference), The People of Color Caucus with the Harvard Social Forum, Kirkland Grille and the Kirkland Media...