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...report card on Obama's first year...
Military Sexual-Assault Report...
...Nancy Gibbs' article angered and shocked me immensely. The U.S. military must protect the rights of female soldiers, who are as dedicated and loyal as their male counterparts. And I strongly urge assaulted soldiers to be brave and report their cases. They should never feel ashamed; any shame must be placed on the assailants. Hajime Ishii Chiba, Japan
...remember now, but Labour rose to power in 1997 on a wave of optimism, even idealism. "A new dawn has broken, has it not?" said the fresh-faced Prime Minister Tony Blair, greeting the sunrise of his victory. Now 73% of Britons distrust politicians, according to a recent report by the Hansard Society. For many, the last straw was the revelation last year that MPs from all parties had taken advantage of a loose expenses regimen to subsidize their pay, some of them charging taxpayers for such essentials as moat cleaning, duck houses and sparkly toilet seats. Charisse...
...Reports of sexual assault in the military increased 11% last year, according to a Department of Defense study released on March 16. While the study did not conclusively explain the increase, the Pentagon called the rise in reports "encouraging" and suggested that a 2005 sexual-assault-policy overhaul might be part of the reason more victims have come forward. The study also highlighted a 16% increase in sexual assaults occurring in combat areas. The typical case involved an 18-to-25-year-old enlisted male and a female victim (either military or civilian). The report estimates that only...