Word: protected
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...their fellow humans [can] go to MIT." I would like to remind him that the purpose of the armed forces is to defend America and prevent other nations from killing our citizens and destroying our property. If it weren't for the brave men who gave their lives to protect this nation, none of us would enjoy the liberties and freedoms which we hold so dear...
...really incensed by the whole thing. Obviously, they're going to protect their own," said Williams...
...police officer is not just to apprehend criminals. In a more fundamental sense, police are supposed to protect citizens and to ensure that their rights are safeguarded...
...called supermales were genetically predestined to a life of crime. That interpretation proved false. Further investigations showed that the vast majority of men with the XYY pattern -- an estimated 96% -- lead relatively normal lives. But before the matter was put to rest, a variety of measures were proposed to protect society from the perceived threat. One group of scientists urged massive prenatal screenings, presumably to allow parents to arrange for abortions. Others initiated long- range studies to identify XYY infants and track their progress over the years through home visits, psychological tests and teacher questionnaires. These dubious efforts were eventually...
...currently planning to transfer genes to human germ cells. Even though mankind has been playing God since biblical times, rearranging the germ lines of crops and farm animals to suit human needs, researchers do not advocate extending such genetic tinkering to people. But medical scientists have an obligation to protect humanity against disease and pestilence. Once it becomes possible to eradicate a gene that causes a fatal disorder, and thus keep it from passing to future generations, it will be criminal not to do so. As director of the Human Genome Project, James Watson contends that the research...