Word: less
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...this should not be allowed to influence one's judgement of the philosophies and intentions of non-violent groups, such as PETA, which constitute the vast majority of the "movement." The $400 which PETA spent in rescuing lobsters, which Sharfstein suggests could have been used more productively, is less than what many students probably spend in a year for alcohol or in a week for a vacation, yet Sharfstein does not refer to the "perverted values" which, according to his logic, are responsible for this behavior...
Because humans "can understand morality, can reason, can conceive of [their] own existence [and] can fully comprehend pain," Sharfstein's argument implies, the death of another species of animal is less significant than the death of a human. However, it is precisely because of humanity's ability to understand morality, reason, and its own existence that it must bear the burden of responsible conduct toward other creatures in this world. Furthermore, the criteria (mentioned above) which are the basis of Sharfstein's unenlightened argument fail to take into account the circumstances which surround many of the issues to which...
...respect and cooperation. If both sides acknowledge that improving the workplace at Harvard is a common interest, then they can work together for common goals, in solving individual grievances and addressing broader concerns such as campus security and improved child care. With this tone, there will be much less interest in confrontational encounters, such as strikes or refusing to come to the table...
...bright side, the U.S. has made substantial strides in curtailing cigarette use. Only 29% of adults now light up, down from 40% in 1965. The biggest decline has been among men: 50% smoked in 1965, less than a third today. Nearly half of all living adults who have ever smoked have quit -- at least for a while...
...progress has not been spread equally over various groups in the population. Smoking among blacks and blue-collar workers is higher than average. Level of education is the best predictor of tobacco use: the more years of schooling people have, the less likely they are to smoke...