Word: reaction
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: all
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...thanks to inaction on the part of student leaders, undergraduate reaction to last week’s report remains sluggish, the discussion about the future of General Education will continue to be monopolized by faculty. A handful of UC reps, operating with their own political objectives in mind, are a paltry excuse for an undergraduate voice in the process of curricular reform; in the face of our leaders’ passivity, it’s up to the College as a whole to make itself a part of the process. The time...
...views of the world. Ahmadinejad was fundamentally right in saying, "Everywhere in the world, people are good." If all world leaders shared his view, we would be on the path to peace. But the path will always be long and bumpy. Bjornar Christensen Risor, Norway Papal Fallibility The extreme reaction of Muslims to an obscure 14th century quotation used by Pope Benedict XVI serves only to demonstrate their fanatical bent [Sept. 25]. Had 25 ayatullahs been kidnapped and beheaded, the reaction would not have been greater. While Christianity has taken its rightful share of blame for the Crusades, the Inquisition...
...Ferguson's story overlooked the U.S. government's likely adverse reaction to the ascent of Iran, Russia and China. Will the U.S. be able to recognize and accept that democracy and freedom as interpreted by those new global powers will be significantly different from those of Western models? And will the U.S. really be willing to share power in a way it has never done before? Lee Ah Chai Singapore...
...dismisses the notion that the U.S. and South Korea have drifted apart: "We are going through a very important transformation period, but our relationship is very sound and healthy." So far, reaction to North Korean leader Kim Jong Il's announcement of a planned nuclear test has been unified, with even China, the closest country North Korea has to an ally, warning Pyongyang that a test would bring "serious consequences." Ban is so intent on resolving the North Korean dispute that he says he might visit Pyongyang himself as Secretary-General?something Annan never did. "Having known all the history...
...extreme reaction of Muslims to an obscure 14th century quotation by Pope Benedict XVI serves only to demonstrate their fanatical bent [Sept. 25]. Had 25 ayatullahs been kidnapped and beheaded, the reaction would not have been greater. While Christianity has taken its rightful share of blame for the Crusades, the Inquisition and crimes against Jews, Islam seems to be exempt from criticism--with a death penalty waiting for those who dare criticize. Today a faith that foments violence in the name of God must be roundly condemned. Admittedly, the slaughter is the work of fanatics and supposedly is not representative...