Word: harmfulness
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Does Conley realize just how injurious his actions were? Undoubtedly he intended some harm. But does he realize what a published character assassination--erroneously alleged, no less--can do to the assassinated? If he does not, let me say this: it is out of all proportion with anything even an evil person might intend. Having your personal life--let alone an inaccurate portrayal of your personal life--publicized against your wishes is a humiliation no one deserves (save, at this point, Conley). I hope Conley will keep this in mind the next time someone rubs his tender side the wrong...
...hand. Fear of receiving lower grades could make any student hesitate before spurning a teacher's advances. Sexual impermissibility codes, like those at Harvard and the University of lowa, have arisen to prevent the undue pressure which could result when professors misuse their power and authority. But what possible harm could come from students dating teachers in unrelated fields...
...human mystery, the beast potential in everyone. Sometimes the beast can be talked out -- negotiated out -- and calmed and recivilized. But the bully-beast loves to play with the people's hopeful illusions. Sometimes the beast, once risen among us, needs to be beaten until it is helpless to harm any longer. Sometimes it simply needs to be killed...
Teso said that when film crews block city streets they can do more harm than good to the local economy. "Today, the economy is bad and closing city streets where businesses are creates problems," Teso said...
Harvard Management Company (HMC) President Jack R. Meyer said last month that the Navy's expected departure from the two Crystal City buildings it leases from Harvard would not likely harm the University financially. The Navy currently pays just over $20 million annually for the space...