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...high time for Massachusetts to examine at what cost mandatory minimum sentences are providing consistency, judicial efficiency, and the appearance of a “tough on crime stance.” Such a review may not be the most politically wise choice, as reducing punishments is a political hornets?? nest. But it is a sound policy and morally the right thing to do. We commend Gov. Patrick for having the fortitude to stick his neck out in the name of justice...

Author: By The Crimson Staff | Title: Mandatory Injustice | 4/18/2007 | See Source »

Last spring, President Summers stumbled onto a feminist hornets?? nest when he posited that perhaps there are fewer female scientists because of “inherent differences” between men and women. The resulting swarm not only managed to avoid considering the possibility that he may have had a point, but insisted on an even more offensive explanation. The underlying assumption was as follows: Why would a woman not become a scientist? Because she has been convinced that she is not smart enough. Why would a man not become a scientist? Because he doesn?...

Author: By Virginia A. Fisher | Title: Fie, Feminism | 12/14/2005 | See Source »

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