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Hefner apparently misses the fact that human sex is different from animal sex. Over the process of evolution, we developed human traits that allow us to see life as more than the pleasant process of its reproduction. We have developed values such as fidelity, commitment, restraint from abuse, and respect--feelings inherent in promoting family life. the Rev. Connell Maguire RIVIERA BEACH...
...imperative for restraint goes further than the obvious need for cops to take care with loaded guns. Brutality is not defined by a weapon but by a mentality; it can occur with a baton, Taser or even bare fists. The mistake is not in the specific physical harm done by the police, but by the general propensity to abuse these positions of power...
...understood that our power alone cannot protect us, nor does it entitle us to do as we please. Instead, they knew that our power grows through its prudent use; our security emanates from the justness of our cause, the force of our example, the tempering qualities of humility and restraint...
...people might have just winged it," says Anthony Barkow, who was an assistant U.S. attorney working with Litt at the time. "But by the next day Marc had an encyclopedic knowledge of the case. And although there was a colorable reason to go take the case, he exercised restraint and decided we should not. It was the right decision." (See pictures of the global financial crisis...
...proportionality and civilian body count may be irrelevant. Israel cannot and should not wish to be held to the same standards as an organization that defends and establishes itself illegitimately through terrorist action. We expect more of Israel as a legitimate, democratic state. This includes a greater degree of restraint and protection of Gazan civilians in defending itself against Hamas attacks...