Word: draconianism
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...last week, Falwell denounced the drive in Congress for economic sanctions against South Africa and urged "reinvestment" instead of divestment. Falwell opposes apartheid, but professed faith that Botha will dismantle the system eventually, if only everyone is patient. The alternative, he said, is either a more draconian white regime or a Soviet-aligned revolution. Falwell also insisted that nonwhite South Africans agree with him. Referring to one who does not, Nobel- Prizewinning Bishop Desmond Tutu, Falwell said, "I think he's a phony, period, as far as representing the black people of South Africa...
Most Asians either have some knowledge of English before coming to the U.S. or quickly acquire the rudiments of an English vocabulary, often by methods bordering on the draconian. Son Nguyen, 18, a Vietnamese-born high school graduate in Houston, recalls that his brother-in-law required him to memorize one page of an English dictionary after school each day. More conventional teaching techniques are available throughout the U.S. in federally sponsored language programs. Those fortunate enough to have studied English at home can often make the transition easily. Cal Tech Senior Hojin Ahn, 24, a native South Korean, arrived...
...Walker spy scandal should be punished if found guilty, the Defense Secretary replied, "They should be shot," adding that he supposed "hanging is the preferred method." Republican Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska, who introduced a bill to make spying for money punishable by death, was even more draconian. "If there is an execution, it should be public and on television," he said. "I want the widest possible visibility of this kind of crime (to) deter people who may be starting down this road...
Campaigning for the presidency in 1980, Reagan supported a return to Volcker's anti-inflationary policy. During the mid-term elections of 1982, when the side effects of the Fed's draconian measures were most pronounced, Reagan's motto was "Stay the Course...
Gilbert's conviction and draconian sentence -- he will not be eligible for parole for 25 years -- caused outrage across Florida. Pressure has been building on Governor Graham to commute Gilbert's sentence, and he has instructed his legal staff to begin researching the case...