Word: outweighing
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Participants focused their arguments on one central question: whether the risk of executing innocent people should outweigh the moral obligation to sufficiently punish the guilty...
...tell," the case for bringing ROTC back to campus is strong. Harvard's non-discrimination policy is certainly an admirable ideal, but there are higher values than non-discrimination. Our support for our armed forces, and more importantly our classmates who serve as midshipmen and cadets, ought to outweigh any discomfort we may feel with the congressionally mandated policy that governs the treatment of homosexuals...
...sexual histories and be honest. At the same time, for the sake of your own health and safety, take care in trusting your partner, especially a new one. Do not hesitate or be afraid to say no--many people realize too late the consequences of their sexual behavior far outweigh its ephermeral pleasure. Set your own personal limits of sexual behavior before each sexual encounter and maintain them. Most importantly, be prepared--educate yourself about sexual health issues, empower yourself in your sexual negotiations and protect yourself in your sexual encounters...
...national profile is inherently political. As a lobbying organization, it has fought successfully for improved sexual harassment laws and stronger rape prosecution, among other noble accomplishments. Necessarily, this lobbying effort has relied on Democratic support. At some point, though, its obligation to principal needs to outweigh its political dependence...
...takes repeat customers for a restaurant to keep its doors open, and you just don't become a repeat customer at a place called the Pu Pu Hot Pot if the culinary benefits don't outweigh the social losses you face every time someone asks you where you had dinner last night...