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...from the harsh reality of our country's system of punishment. Many of us can use illegal drugs without fear of prison, we can drink while underage. We know that we, like our President, will be given second (and third and fourth) chances when we make mistakes, when our judgment errs...
...editorial, The Crimson notes that, "While Chandrasekaran's actions may have demonstrated a lack of judgment, his behavior certainly does not warrant jail time. He is no hardened criminal and represents no further menace to society." I was sad to see the Crimson invoke the same tired "tough on crime" rhetoric that often surrounds debates about mandatory minimum sentences, three-strikes laws and the like. I agree: Vali is not a hardened criminal. He is not a menace to society...
...than national governments to enforce those standards and evaluate the safety of food based on science, not parochial politics. That belief in common solutions has driven the European project for decades. But the bse crisis has sent Europeans in flight toward protectionism and paranoia rather than openness and sound judgment. It's not just the cows who have gone...
Nathans also says she does not consider herself expert enough to pass judgment either, though she has read Wechsler's studies and those of his critics...
While Chandrasekaran's actions may have demonstrated a lack of judgment, his behavior certainly does not warrant jail time. He is no hardened criminal and represents no further menace to society. Most likely, the scare of facing a possible 20-year jail term will prevent him from ever repeating his offense...