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Aside from Greenspan's personality, I also question the selection of an economic policymaker, whose popularity is fickle and whose accomplishments, like those of most politicians, are not likely to stand the test of time. Would an economist have been selected 10 years ago, shortly after Black Monday and on the eve of a major recession? I doubt it. By contrast, Ralph Ellison (Commencement speaker in 1974) will always be a great novelist, Oscar Arias (speaker in 1988) will always be a crusader for peace and Colin Powell (speaker in 1993) will always be a military hero...
...Sunday, rather than shying away from a political stance on ROTC, the council took a clear stance against the military's policy. The first clause of the resolution that passed states: "Be it resolved that the UC in no way sanctions the military's current policy on the question of homosexuals in the armed forces." At the same time, the compromise that the council reached seeks to address some of the concerns of students who participate in ROTC as well. Yes, it was a compromise. But that does not mean that it did not have a political backbone...
...been worthwhile," Lessig said. "The question now is what they will do with...
Former Wyoming Republican Senator Alan K. Simpson delivered the opening remarks and moderated a question-and-answer session that followed the speech...
During the question-and-answer session, one audience member pointed out that some have attacked on the McCain-Feingold bill because they say it violates. First Amendment rights. Simpson said he was "appalled" at this suggestion and Feingold defended his bill, saying "Our bill does not prevent anyone from saying anything at any time...