Word: opts
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...million. Finding out the truth: priceless"; the latter shows a succession of adorable children proclaiming: "When I grow up, I want the government to have the same problems it has today. I want to vote for the lesser of two evils." This simple but brilliant idea to co-opt two of the most ingenious ads of the last few years really showed Nader to be a hip guy with a sense of humor while dishing out well-directed and well-deserved criticism of the two major-party candidates...
Lewis has said that he will not press forward with the increase in the face of student outrage. If some students are indeed angry, they can simply opt out of the term bill fee, as they have always been able to do. While this is a valid way for them to express their opinions, it unfortunately deprives worthy student groups of essential funds. We all benefit from the efforts of many student organizations; they deserve more money, not less...
...Some victims of date rape, however, still opt to persecute their sexual offenders through the Ad Board. Granted, there are reasons that justify such a decision: First, the Ad Board is a surefire way to keep any information about the sexual assault from the newspapers and the public eye. The Ad Board mystique, by far its most frustrating and enigmatic aspect, ensures an anonymity to all parties involved in a sexual assault. Addressing the rape through the Ad Board is also a means of keeping a tender, sensitive issue within the Harvard-extended family. Recognizing the positive results that arise...
...protect client records. Looking for a bank that will keep mum? For years, banks in Alaska and Vermont have sheltered their customers' information from pesky telemarketers and other prying parties. But if you like your current bank, privacy experts suggest sending a letter telling it you want to "opt out" on information sharing...
...Third parties, since the 1850s at least, have mostly served one function: to stand for something, and force the Democratic or Republican parties (usually both) to co-opt it. No major party will ever co-opt the Libertarian party stance, and arguably, no major party ever should. But the Libertarians make an excellent magnet for both...