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Other studies that look back over longer periods--five to 10 years--find higher percentages of pedophiles who strike again, as high as 58% for those who refuse treatment. Such disparities highlight how uncertain the study of pedophilia is, but even the higher figure belies the popular notion that if a pedophile is allowed to go free, he will almost always molest again. "It's very easy to say, 'Throw away the key,'" says Berlin. "But many of these people are tortured by these temptations, and they are relieved that we can do something for them...
...conventionality of the typical Hollywood product is tiresome. So is the industry notion that triumphs of the human spirit--see almost any Oscar nominee--constitute a higher seriousness. But the response to these conditions should not be to make movies designed merely to drive John Ashcroft crazy. That we have a deadly drug demimonde in this country is a tragic given. That popular culture has a right to examine it is also obvious. But moviemakers have to be something more than movie-smart adolescents to do that job effectively...
...distressing given the spate of anti-Jewish incidents that have rocked France in the last few weeks. Synagogues have been burned, shot at and vandalized across France. Europe’s latent anti-Semitism is rearing its ugly head and Le Pen’s stunning victory reinforces the notion that France is standing by, if not encouraging, the continued attacks against its Jewish citizens. The apathy surrounding the attacks on Jews was mirrored by the dismal turnout for the election. The turnout—although high by American standards—was France’s lowest since...
...notion of segregation versus friendship is a tricky one,” he says. “People just choose friends based on similar backgrounds, similar likes and dislikes.” Because shared interests and experiences based on race is very common, Gayle says, “self-segregation” is natural and not necessarily something which needs fixing. One common experience is enduring racism. “Ethnic groups will always be around at Harvard,” he says. “Such groups have to put up with some level of crap on a daily...
Many basketball analysts like to point out that this year’s Western Conference playoffs may finally provide a real challenge to the Lakers. It is not hard to dispute that notion though when you consider the following: Chris Webber has never shown the ability to be a clutch player when it matters (Tyra Banks excluded), Tim Duncan has a 19-year old starting point guard passing him the ball and a gimpy 36-year old Admiral who is a frequent Shaq dunk victim, and Rasheed Wallace is about the most irritable man in America...