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Liberals-and being a member of the media, I of course count myself among them-can be a pretty funny bunch. When we are sympathetic to a controversial work of pop culture, we invoke the artist's right to create in an climate of total freedom, whatever feelings of outrage the work may stoke among the ignorati. (That is: other people.) When we disapprove, we talk about his responsibility to the sensitivities and sensibilities of good people. (That is: us.) So, in the aesthetico-religious sphere, we defend Martin Scorsese's The Last Temptation of Christ, which portrays Jesus...
According to the report’s provisions, however, scientists must be made aware of potential threats to their academic freedom before beginning work on sensitive projects...
...think the court in my case had an opportunity to do something that would really advance religious freedom and equality in this country, but they failed to do that,” he said...
...decision yesterday increases my resolve even more to stand up for religious freedom and equality,” Davey said, adding that he now plans to encourage others to fight for the same ideals...
...practical jokes on each other. They drive down to the Army barracks at night and recruit female troops to come up to the palace for pool parties. They sneak beers into the medical fridges (due to the “hearts and minds” purpose of Operation Enduring Freedom, alcohol consumption is prohibited for U.S. armed forces in Iraq...