Word: flaws
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Hinckley trial illustrates a major flaw in the U.S. criminal justice system. His guilt was obvious, but it became irrelevant to the outcome of the trial. Why not establish guilt first and then settle the question of the mental state prior to sentencing? Defendants proved insane could receive the treatment they require and serve the remainder of their sentence in prison. The insanity defense would thus become more than just a legal way to let guilty criminals go free...
...DESIGNER Doug Fitch has worked the limited space in the Loeb's Experimental Theater to Pillars' advantage, with action occurring on all sides of the audience and in the aisle. His imaginative use of space never becomes unnecessarily gimmicky, a flaw which has marred many shows in the Ex and on the Mainstage as well. Too many undergraduate producers, either tempted by the title, "experimental," or seduced by the technical possibilities of the larger theater, strive for novelty at the expense of content...
...major flaw in the film's handling of this theme is its tone. Horovitz seems slightly confused by his chosen form: the comedy-drama. Allowing the film to teeter between pathos and slapstick, he treats the material too lightly to evoke a poignant response from the audience, yet not satirically enough to inspire much laughter. Moreover, the overly cheerful conclusion results from a painfully contrived plot twist...
...Government too many officials express their own views on foreign policy. This flaw surfaced with the blundering "no" vote by our U.N. Ambassador on the Falklands cease-fire resolution [June 14]. True, communications can be a problem, but let's not disguise the issue. President Reagan should remind Secretary of State Haig and Ambassador Kirkpatrick of their duties: Mr. Haig to remain steadfast to the decision made by his boss; Mrs. Kirkpatrick to use her political savvy to convey our policy...
When Haig took over the State Department, vowing to be Reagan's "vicar," he apparently assumed that he must do all the important things himself. His unwillingness to delegate chores to others became a serious flaw in his performance as a manager. The best example may be Haig's insistence on assuming a staggering shuttle diplomacy chore: trying to arrange a negotiated settlement after the Falkland Islands takeover by Argentina. He made six flights between Washington, London and Buenos Aires, covering 32,965 miles. Haig really cannot be blamed for the fact that the effort failed. Still...