Word: ms
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...Ms. Schacter wrote, "Those who did not beforehand will then recognize that our political filtering process needs reforming. They will then realize the grave implications of the New Hampshire primary--that out of the popular vote can come one whose very platform is utterly antithetical to our constitutionally-based political system." This is a startling and frightening statement...
...Ms. Schacter read the Constitution? The last time I checked, there is considerable language in there about the right of citizens to elect their leaders. There may even be a word or two about free speech and free assembly, but I'm not sure. In fact, as strange as it may sound to Ms. Schacter, I've even voted in elections--two of them, actually and, unless people start listening to her, I plan to vote again in November. I would even vote in a primary of all things, but there isn't much of a race in my party...
...wasn't in New Hampshire, so I can't be sure, but I don't think there were armed soldiers forcing people to vote, against their will, for Pat Buchanan. Please correct me if I'm wrong. People have a right to vote for whomever they wish. Would Ms. Schacter disqualify Jesse Jackson from ever running for public office because he once called New York "Hymietown...
There are many reasons for Buchanan's success and no doubt his bigotry is one of them. But people are voting for him of their own free will. Perhaps Ms. Schacter needs a refresher course in the equality that is at the foundation of our political structure--everyone's vote is equally powerful. Thousands of Americans are using that sacred right to vote for Pat Buchanan. I think they are wrong. But I will fight endlessly for their right to do it. That is what democracy is all about. --Michael T. Marcucci
...movie Evita bombs, it won't be for lack of publicity. Not a frame has been shot, yet the film has generated the sort of controversy that surrounds a sighting of the (other) Madonna. Buenos Aires' walls are decorated with slogans supporting either MS. PERON, inset, or MS. CICCONE, who appears, at left, in an exclusive, official portrait as Argentina's once and future, if unofficial, queen. Madonna, who has already recorded the score, plus one song written for the film, is sufficiently inured to the buzz to appear in public, albeit under guard. But even President Carlos Menem...