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...tried diplomacy with the North, even as it bolstered its defense capabilities. The combination of strong defense and openness to negotiation is probably about as good as the Republic of Korea can do. Mike Stark Greenbelt, Maryland, U.S. Foul Play I was encouraged to read d.J. Taylor's Essay on the continuing erosion of sportsmanship [July 17]. I have a suggestion for promoting cleaner play in football and eliminating the unsatisfactory penalty-kick shoot-out in the case of a tie. If the score is still even after the 30 minutes of extra time, I suggest that the team that...
...difference between talking in person and talking via technology is like the difference between an essay question and a True/False question. In face-to-face contact, far more than words are used to communicate. Tone is established, and para-verbal cues register mood. It's a lot harder to tell a convincing lie in person, and it's a lot harder to feign confidence. Rather than learn to manage these moments, we've punted it over to a realm where none of that matters...
...view a multimedia essay about the graying of AIDS, visit time.com
...Michael Kinsley's Essay written in anticipation of brain surgery [July 24]: I again see the man I admired on Crossfire, someone with whom I disagreed but who was analytical and fair. Understanding our frailty helps us keep a balanced perspective. As a Republican, I would welcome the old Kinsley back...
Kinsley's Essay is a masterpiece of humor and good writing. He expressed a patient's feelings without resorting to melodrama and at the same time aptly explained a disease and its treatment. Communication between doctors and patients would benefit from having similar texts for other conditions...