Word: opinionated
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Some critics charge that by forswearing ground troops from the start to placate domestic opinion, the Clinton Administration handed Milosevic his current military advantage. "It was a terrible military statement," said Brent Scowcroft, National Security Adviser under George Bush. "If you tell Milosevic we're not going to put ground forces in, that makes him even more determined to ride out a bombing campaign." As a result, the choice could come down to sending in ground forces or giving up and going home...
Those with a lesser opinion of ROTC should take note that there is at least one compelling pragmatic reason for allowing its return. So long as Harvard shuns ROTC, it surrenders the leadership of the military establishment to graduates of less enlightened institutions. Harvard's current policy discourages students interested in ROTC from enrolling here, and by forbidding ROTC from participating in activities fairs, postering and holding meetings on campus, it suppresses the size of its membership. Unfortunately, it is unlikely that the boys of The Citadel will ever see fit to take the initiative and welcome gays into their...
Alexander Nguyen's "Ordinary People" (Opinion, April 5) about depression and suicide at Harvard, was excellent. I was particularly impressed with the personal testimonies from the pseudonymous "Erin," "Sarah" and "Jesse"; such stories help to demystify depression and might encourage others to reach out. Allow me to offer an additional personal story...
Though students' reactions to the cease-fire and continued bombing are the latest in a long list of differences in opinion, the most recent events have polarized feelings on both sides of the issue...
What would be the cost? First the House would miss out on the artistic, musical, public service and professional experiences and activities that the tutor would've shared with the House. But perhaps Heller and others who share his opinion do not feel that they benefit from this...