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After FY03 returns of 12.5 percent, many faculty questioned the initial decision to increase payout a meager 2 percent, but Summers defended the move as necessary to protect the value of the endowment. And even with the extra funds approved yesterday, the University’s cash-strapped units will likely continue to face serious financial constraints...
...Army private Jessica Lynch is a brave young woman but certainly no hero [Nov. 17]. In wartime, heroes do something extra to save or protect their fellow soldiers or inflict great losses on the enemy, without thought for themselves. They attack the enemy vigorously with all means available, carrying out the mission assigned to them. Lynch was wounded grievously but exhibited none of the traits of a hero. I respect her will to survive, but she will not be in my book of heroes. COMMANDER VICTOR WOOD, U.S. NAVY (RET.) Indian Rocks Beach...
...Private Jessica Lynch U.S. Army private Jessica lynch is a brave young woman but certainly no hero [Nov. 17]. In wartime, heroes do something extra to save or protect their fellow soldiers or inflict great losses on the enemy without thought for themselves. They attack the enemy vigorously with all means available, carrying out the mission assigned to them. Lynch was wounded grievously but exhibited none of the traits of a hero. I respect her will to survive, but she will not be in my book of heroes. Commander Victor Wood U.S. Navy (ret.) Indian Rocks Beach...
...Chen, 52, is taking the biggest gamble of his political career and, in the process, whipping up an international storm. At issue is his surprise announcement on Nov. 29 that he intended to use powers afforded him under a new referendum law to hold a popular vote to "protect our country's sovereignty." Many interpreted that to mean Chen was flirting with the idea of a referendum on independence?an action that China has consistently threatened would lead...
...support of gay and lesbian rights, we must not forget the rights of the Americans who wish to protect the private tradition of marriage. The silent majority has a Constitutional right to reserve marriage for whomever it chooses...