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Recognizing the clear danger that climate change poses to the earth, this page has previously asked Harvard to be a leader in the field of energy research and sustainable energy generation. We are not yet convinced, however, that a costly effort to reduce Harvard’s own emissions is the best way to do so. But Harvard has other tools at its disposal. We believe that, dollar for dollar, Harvard may be able to make a greater contribution to energy conservation by funding research than by cutting its own emissions...
...rogue nations have learned that the possession of nuclear bombs can serve as a deterrent to the U.S. The world is a divided and unsafe place. At least during the cold war we had two superpowers in opposition whose fear of each other made peace for everyone, but today danger lurks everywhere, especially in buses and on the subway. Osato Odiase London
...Danger! Kids Playing Tag" [oct. 30] reported that a Massachusetts elementary school has outlawed tag and other chase games during recess. But why not encase schoolkids in bubble wrap before sending them out to the playground? That's no more absurd than banning tag. Sure, kids often get hurt. It is our job as teachers and parents to help them set effective physical and psychological boundaries through discussion and role play. I suggest that district administrators watch kids in the classroom after a recess without active physical play. Kids badly need this kind of break in their academic day. Being...
...happy with the Court's interventions. "From a mandate to interpret the law, the courts have redefined their role as wanting to correct aberrations and shortcomings in every walk of life," wrote journalist Harish Khare in the Hindu newspaper. "The rule of law or rather the Constitution [is] in danger of being supplanted by the rule of judges...
...federal governments to find a way around the Supreme Court order, even if that means changing the Constitution. The Court's order is opposed by the ruling Congress Party and its main opposition, while Delhi's Municipal Corporation says it cannot carry out any more sealings because of the danger of a violent backlash. But after another hearing on Monday, the Supreme Court was adamant: The sealing drive will continue...