Word: dissenting
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While remarkable for its diversity of voices, Partners stops short of delivering any startling new recommendations. It boldly proclaims that sexism is a "sin" and affirms women's dignity and social equality. But on issues within the church, the bishops tend to acknowledge dissent and then cite Roman traditionalism. They note, for instance, that the Vatican's 1977 case against women priests is not "convincing or persuasive" to some scholars and suggest "further study," even though Pope John Paul wants the issue closed. Nonetheless, the document dutifully recites Rome's official opposition and the reasons...
...these characteristics may merit swift and thorough rebuttal, but a university committed to freedom of expression cannot respond with censorship. The First Amendment exists precisely to protect speech which challenges prevailing beliefs, provokes controversy, and presents ideas which others passionately hate. To be meaningful, freedom of speech must protect dissent, even when those in power perceive it as irresponsible or unreasonable. Mr. Larew rightly calls attention to the racial inequality still imbedded in our society, but his prescription of thought control must be rejected as dangerous and counterproductive. Alan D. Viard, GSAS
...repression stifles dissent, can absolute repression smother it entirely? South African State President P.W. Botha seemed intent on testing the proposition once again last week. Since declaring a state of emergency in June 1986, the Pretoria government has virtually stamped out violent protest in black townships that for more than two years seethed with unrest. Under the 1986 proclamation, some 30,000 activists were detained, while thousands more fled into hiding. With all outdoor meetings banned and political funerals tightly restricted, even the most determined antiapartheid groups were close to paralysis...
Organized dissent is nonexistent in such a tightly controlled society; in any case, deep-seated nationalism has cemented widespread, largely unquestioning loyalty to the system. The folksy Zhivkov, after nearly 34 years in power, remains remarkably popular, especially with rural Bulgarians, and is believed to be in good health. He has shown no inclination to move off the political stage but has hinted that he may retire within the next two years. No one knows whether that too is a reform that might be pushed back...
...Dissent in East Germany flows from a patchwork of diverse little groups whose aims sometimes conflict. Some seek immigration to the West; others want to stay and press for greater civil liberties; still others focus on environmental issues. The groups have received support and protection from East Germany's Protestant churches, which have enjoyed improved relations with the regime since Honecker met with church leaders...