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Newman's Own Legend I enjoyed reading Robert Redford's tribute to Paul Newman but was disappointed that Redford felt the need to interject so much about himself [Oct. 13]. He should have kept the focus entirely on his exceptional and talented friend. Mary Knaus LeCluyse, LEAWOOD, KANS...
...Stavins, director of the Harvard Environmental Economics Program at HKS, presented an opposing view, arguing that “voluntary initiatve and reliance on unilateral action is...insignificant.” Stavins said that a solution founded on market-based instruments and government regulation, in which institutions and businesses focus on the environmental impact of their products, would be more effective. “[Harvard’s] carbon footprint is absolutely trivial compared with the impact we have on the environment through our products—knowledge through research, students through teaching, outreach by faculty student participation. Kelly...
...called Prop. 8) has attracted its share of million-dollar donors. The big contributors in the fight to approve Prop. 8 include the Knights of Columbus ($1 million); the National Organization for Marriage ($500,000); Dr. John Templeton, the son of the philanthropist Sir John Templeton ($450,000); and Focus on the Family ($500,000). Fighting against approval of Prop. 8 are celebrities like Steven Spielberg and his wife Kate Capshaw ($50,000 each), as well as former GOP U.S. Senate candidate Michael Huffington ($100,000); Robert Haas, chairman emeritus of Levi Straus ($200,000); and the California Teachers Union...
...provocative political discourse. Of course, political groups on campus have done their share of rallying excitement as well. In a political climate as potentially vitriolic as this one, both the Harvard College Democrats and the Harvard Republican Club should be praised for their willingness to create a dialogue that focuses more on the issues at hand rather than engaging in vicious personal attacks. The outcome of this election is likely to have a major impact on both sides of the aisle, so we are especially appreciative of their efforts to focus the debate on an intelligent and respectful exploration...
...Mohammad's sentiments echo those of a handful of diplomats and military commanders in Afghanistan who have warned that the country is in a "downward spiral." Afghans are disillusioned by the lack of security and the failures of their government; Westerners focus on the resurgence of the Taliban. But the two are inextricably linked. Until basic security and the deep flaws of the government are addressed, the Taliban will continue to chalk up successes. And that's something that neither Afghans nor Westerners can afford...