Word: make
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...true test of courage in public service comes when a representative of the people has to decide between personal gain and the public interest. It cannot be an easy choice to make; self-preservation is the dominant emotion in all living things. People will go to terrifying lengths to survive, especially in politics. Former President Richard M. Nixon's cover-up of the Watergate scandal was, after all, a misguided attempt to save his own political life...
There are so many easy rationalizations to make. In a moment of arrogance, some politicians can convince themselves that the end justifies the means, that they are so productive and beneficial to society that any action is justified if it keeps them in power. Other politicians may feel that each action is a trade-off, that as long as they make some decisions that benefit the common good they have the right to make some decisions to help themselves...
...reason that would have us make a little more money rather than preserve the world from environmental disaster. It's not reason that prevents compromise between political opponents or that fuels religious wars in Ireland or Sudan. It's not reason that denies access to birth control to the world's poorest women on religious grounds or that aggravates the problem of overpopulation with each day that passes...
Prasse-Freeman is fast emerging as a reliable floor general for the Crimson. While still prone to the occasional rookie mistake (his 29 turnovers lead the team), he is starting to make better decisions with his passes, and has also demonstrated a definite ability to score. Prasse-Freeman poured in 15 points and notched the team's first double-double against Navy on Dec.4, then added a career-high 16 points in Harvard's loss to Boston University...
...just need to make sure we're not pressing the issue," said Long. "We need to create shots and give guys good looks...