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...Karl-Marx-Stadt in East Germany, vs. Debi Thomas, the all-American Stanford premed student. In the left corner, a communist figure skater who lived like a princess and had been trained since infancy to go for gold; in the right, a determined young black woman who had overcome hardship to chase her dream. In the middle, the opera both chose as accompaniment was Bizet's tale of the working-class heroine, Carmen. Who could not see their rivalry as a war of the worlds -- especially in a sport where medals are decided by judges and where whispers persisted that...
...Make Social Security income fully taxable, just like any other kind of income. It would be no hardship on the poor; because of the graduated tax system, they'd pay no tax. It would be no hardship for the rich; they can afford it. For those in the middle, it would sting and so should be phased in gradually. But faced with catastrophic deficits, and limited resources, we can't afford to provide government assistance to people who don't absolutely need it. And we certainly can't afford to provide it tax-free. (Yes, I know you paid into...
...secret of success for such radical reform is the courage to stick with it until the program works. In his New Year's message to the Russian people, Yeltsin warned that they would have to endure six to eight months of hardship. Such a short period is wildly optimistic. Rising inflation will undoubtedly be followed, at least temporarily, by rising unemployment if the government pursues its privatization policy and demilitarizes the economy...
...president is trying to build an administration that can take into account everyone's concerns. As the debate is framed now, that cannot be done; Rudenstine must either uphold University policy and cause students financial hardship or violate University policy and endorse a denial of students' civil rights. The Department of Defense forced this dilemma upon us; it would be wise for the new administration to spare itself and the community, and pass the dilemma right back...
Those Soviets who seek to retrieve their Jewish heritage, or who view Israel as the Holy Land where destiny draws them, will come regardless of what hardship awaits. But others, in search only of a better life, may find little to choose between the Soviet Union and Israel. Their dream most often lies in America. But the United States will admit only 50,000 Soviets this year, which still leaves many of the country's Jews wondering where on earth...