Word: parallels
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...landmark case Seeger decision of 1964, the Supreme Court broadened its definition of conscientious objection by including those who could demonstrate "a sincere and meaningful belief which occupies in the life of its possessor a place parallel to that filled by the God of those admittedly qualifying for the exemption...
...creation of modern Israel, traces of most of these precedents can be found-conquest, war of liberation, immigration, rebirth, international action-although no really close parallel exists. Judaism is a unique mixture of race, nationality and religion. There is no other people that has been dispersed for so long from its original home, yet has maintained the memory of that home as a living reality...
...drawing a heavy-handed parallel with the contemporary space race, the film's message-what mortals these fools be-nearly scrubs the project. But the detailed sight gags and the cast's irrepressible energy provide a variety of lunatic fringe benefits. Like the rocket, they go a long...
Initially, the Administration seemed fully aware of the relevant parallel between Korea and Vietnam; it avoided movements of troops toward the 17th parallel and other acts which might threaten the destruction of the Hanoi government. Now, however, faced with Hanoi's stubborn resistance, and in light of the Administration's mistaken belief that victory in the "test case" of Vietnam can end this type of "aggression" in this century, U.S. policy has begun to develop a logic and momentum of its own. As each escalation fails both to break Hanoi's will and to provoke China's entry, the Administration...
Indeed, we now hear the President's advisors telling him--despite the compelling parallel of Korea--that "China will not intervene even if the North Vietnamese collapse." Just as in the case of Korea, it is easy to hope that it is impossible for China to intervene. She is preoccupied domestically, her army is poorly equipped by modern standards, she has no respectable air force or nuclear umbrella, and so on. These arguments were even more valid in 1950 than they are today. Nevertheless, China did intervene in Korea. Until recently, Washington was convinced that China would intervene if Hanoi...