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...being frayed by the denigration of mainstream values by fringe groups and their apologists. Flag burning stands out as a most egregious example of civil sacrilege, and inflammatory television shots of publicity seekers like the ones who declared last Thursday "Flag Desecration Day" -- it was actually Flag Day -- understandably heighten popular resentment...
Violatory incidents may be isolated, and they may be confined to the past. Our ongoing discussion presumes no present or future behavior, however, nor does it characterize all behavior in terms of excesses; it only serves to heighten awareness and to inform. At Kirkland House, we have chosen to engage in a continuing dialogue about such issues because we care enough about the well-being of our whole community to talk about it from time to time. Ms. Sunder's misunderstandings only serve to perpetuate the worst stereotypes of our house. The Crimson has chosen to portray as "dirty laundry...
...only other unfortunate choice in this production is the addition of music, presumably to heighten the tension of the play. The problem is that the tension is already running excruciatingly high, and the synthesized music, often overamplified, is simply annoying. In more than one case music is used to signify an approaching flashback, and the actors seem to wait for it to end before continuing the action. Not surprisingly, this takes away some of the fluidity of the performance...
Jiang's press performance did more than heighten his visibility. It also dampened speculation that he might serve as Deng's front man for correcting the current conservative tilt within the party's divided leadership and salvaging Deng's embattled program of economic reform and bridge building to the outside world. Although Jiang played no known role in the decision to order the People's Liberation Army into Beijing, he went even further last week than reactionary Premier Li Peng did when he was asked whether the "Tiananmen tragedy" could have been avoided...
However, increasing economic interdependence and communication technology continue to heighten the importance of an international frame of mind. At the same time, Harvard must acknowledge that it no longer enjoys the uncontested preeminence in academia that it has for most of its existence. Attracting top-flight students and faculty, as well as offering the finest learning opportunities, will increasingly depend on providing a truly international education...