Word: respectibility
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...overeager media. And worst of all, the case’s disastrous disintegration does violence to the atmosphere of discourse and privacy with regard to sexual abuse accusations in America. While accusations of rape on the part of an alleged victim must always be taken seriously, here that respect dissolved into unquestioning credulity. As power left the hands of the accuser and passed into the hands of District Attorney Mike Nifong, another series of unprofessional misjudgments began. Nifong allegedly demonstrated personal disdain for the attorneys representing the accused, appeared to have violated the policies of Durham Police Department in conducting...
...offensive powerhouse of the Ivy League, led by Ryan Lavarnway and his gaudy league-leading .459 average, yet were unable to find any rhythm against Harvard’s pitching staff.“Some good pitching beat a great hitting club today, and I have a lot of respect for their lineup,” coach Joe Walsh said. “They have guys that can get on base and guys that can hit the ball out of the park.”Instead, it was the Crimson bringing home the runs—and Yale helping them...
...rights when people continue to steal? Imagine how much more music would be stolen if we did not. Litigation has never been a preferred or solitary action. But unfortunately, it’s a necessary part of the equation. Remember no matter the business model, a basic respect for the property rights of creators will always be necessary for such an industry to stay healthy. Record companies do not profit from this litigation. But we spend the money on this program because we must protect the integrity of the digital marketplace, no matter how it may evolve in the future...
...Institutions of higher learning like Harvard should be instilling tomorrow’s leaders with a sense of values and respect for property. The economy of tomorrow will be driven by what we create in our minds, not by what we manufacture. What kind of lesson is communicated to students when a university abdicates its responsibility to impart to students the values that will support, rather than undermine, an economy based on intellectual property...
...Middle America lauded. But, Richardson reminds us, everyone had their place. Women receiving a greater public voice was only okay when they were doing feminine things, like improving conditions for their children. Middle class ideology said that if blacks would work hard, they would advance in life and earn respect. But then as now, what the middle class failed to recognize is that without equal rights, these groups could never achieve the American dream. To demonstrate the spirit of individualism that pervaded the country of the time, Richardson peppers her overarching view of societal trends with tales of actual individuals...