Word: harmfulness
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...lifestyle may be a choice, and that it may not be right for everyone. As neuroscientist and gay activist Simon LeVay notes in his book Queen Science, "In the end one has to respect an individual's autonomy, at least in the sphere of personal activity that does not harm others." While it's probably true that those who believe that gays have no choice whatsoever are most likely to support gay rights, if this is not the case, anti-gay forces are in an indefensible position nonetheless. After all, our rights to privacy and freedom of action and expression...
Blair insisted that he meant no harm...
Other economic experts doubt that the IMF's normal medicine will work in Asia, and some think it may even do more harm than good. "When the IMF was in Latin America, they faced the typical hyperinflation problem and they knew what they were doing," notes Harvard economics professor Gregory Mankiw. "But in Asia the prescription is far less clear." Kevin Watkins of Oxfam--an Oxford-based, nongovernment development agency--says the IMF may shortcut Asia's recent progress. "What differentiates East Asia has been its ability to create growth with equity," he says. "Now the IMF programs threaten...
...forgetful that he seems almost impaired: he has twice left his fiancee (Marcia Gay Harden) stranded at the altar because he neglected the wedding. The scenario is a difficult one to swallow, but Flubber tries its hardest to create an alternative reality. Brainard doesn't mean any harm in his absent-mindedness--he's simply too darn busy working on his green blob...
...Persian Gulf. If Clinton decided it was time to punish Saddam Hussein for his defiance of United Nations inspectors, Proton would climb into his $28 million Hornet--the U.S. Navy's premier fighter-attack jet--and shower Iraq with up to 3,000 lbs. of laser-guided bombs and HARM missiles. McLaughlin was ready, as ready as he would ever...