Word: expressible
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School officials and cadets, including many of the 25 women who had been present, complained about Blanchard's poor taste. Three days after the dinner, Stillman called Blanchard to express formally the academy's displeasure. Within hours, Blanchard faxed a letter of apology to the academy, where he taught political science from 1977 to 1981. "Us old sea dogs need to adapt," he conceded, "and change the way we have always done things." With the letter, Blanchard and Stillman thought the subject was closed...
Perhaps we should not judge Lisa Hathaway's stoic reaction to her daughter's tragic, untimely death. But when Hathaway states that emotion is unnatural and untruthful, we have to wonder whether Jessica had the "freedom and choice" to express fear or lack of confidence before taking off in the thin, storm-tossed air of Cheyenne, Wyoming. Hathaway says it's acceptable to die in a state of joy, but we know it's not O.K. to die in a state of fright. This mother may very well believe that she would do nothing differently a second time. The question...
What causes a man to kill for his beliefs? Is his intention really to take the lives of others, or is it simply to protest against modern society? There must be a way to express resentment without harming others. Writing articles and making speeches are seemingly not sufficient. Anger must be declared by punishing others. And we in society never know when a murderer will strike again. It is incredible that the Unabomber suspect managed to hide out for almost two decades. His arrest is a great relief. EDEL-ELIN SALOMON Bergen, Norway...
...distressed to note that several of our colleagues at the College can find no better way to express their disagreement with the views of Kenan Professor of Government Harvey C. Mansfield '53 on affirmative action than to hold disruptive and hollow protests ("Students Gather to Protest Views of Mansfield," News, April 26, 1996). I often disagree with Mr. Mansfield's views on contemporary social and political issues, but I also know that he is a distinguished scholar who is happy to discuss his opinions with interested students. Such discussion is precisely why it is valuable to have such a superb...
...sleep-deprived youngster's grades soon slipped. When the teacher called home to express concern about the tendency to sleep during class, his parents beat him for bringing shame upon the family, she says...