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...actually an act of conformity, even when my proud display of a naked picture of my sister and cousin on my grade five locker door resulted in accusations of “porn-lover” and “gaylord” (which is not even a related insult...
...Republican, and I want us out of Iraq. But the ad crossed the line. Kinsley sits at a desk typing away while Petraeus leads people who take bullets for you and me. It's not trite; it's reality. Agree or disagree with the war, but don't insult those standing in harm's way so we can have this debate in the comfort of our homes. Mark Carpenter, San Antonio...
...little confused as to why Walt thinks "future teams will have to integrate more, even at the expense of winning." Is it ethical to field a weaker team for political purposes and insult thousands of supporters who have paid their hard-earned cash to watch what should be a contest between the best players available? That would give the impression that in the "new South Africa" a new bigoted, stubborn political élite has replaced the old one. Stephen J. Lewis, HENFIELD, ENGLAND...
...apparently dead.In a discussion of campus social life, Lewis writes that “‘inadequate social life’ as defined by students today is synonymous with ‘nonalcoholic parties.’ Student leaders take any attempt to moderate drinking as an insult to be countered by even harder drinking.” Indeed, some UC representatives have argued that “drinking will happen” regardless of the College’s intervention, so it might as well happen in Harvard dorms rather than off campus. This premise, however...
...generosity of others—includes approaching their work in a dignified and responsible manner. While they may be legally free to say and do almost anything, they ought not expect their patrons to appreciate frivolity. Or, as in the case at Columbia, to gladly welcome an insult...