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...earned and so richly deserves. David Hipshon Twickenham, England In your excellent article on Her Majesty, "A Woman's Work Is Never Done," you quoted a man saying about Elizabeth's position, "Helluva job she's got. I wouldn't want it." That reminds me of the retort an old northern English countryman made about the job: "I never saw it advertised." John McLeod Saskatoon, Canada I must take exception to the questions raised about the relevance of the British monarchy. Quite the contrary! Anyone watching President George W. Bush post-9/11 can appreciate the value of a nonpolitical...
...came out of the standoff better off than France's uncompromising younger generation - once again. Many observers view the current revolt, in contast to ideologically driven predecessors in French protest, as a symbol of a spoiled generation unwilling to deal with basic economic realities. The more radical protesters, however, retort that they are blazing a trail against globalization, and there is no denying that they managed essentially to block the country's much needed economic liberalization...
...money actually goes. Senior Gift now allows givers to specify that their gifts go to fund only financial aid or only student life if they wish. Still, many seniors would rather donate to their Houses’ House Committees or to the clubs with which they identify. Gift proponents retort that these organizations can only exist within the context of a vibrant and diverse University. And, in any case, more specific giving also need not preclude giving to Senior Gift.For still others, the principle is whether or not they think Harvard deserves their money. Last year’s Senior...
...allowed to attend the institution, let alone wax poetic about their sexuality in its—literally—hallowed halls. For those who still aren’t convinced that such things have a place at HDS, “Monologues” participants have prepared a concise retort, conveniently printed on a T-shirt that they plan to sell at the show. It reads, simply, “God Loves Vaginas...
...Summer watched for a really long time. It was a scene that gave me goosebumps…and not the good kind. 3. “So what…you’re gonna become a fisherman now?” Ahh…Marissa’s retort to Ryan’s one-episode, post-suspension decision to become a sailor. That question, phrased by Marissa at a family dinner, made me cry for the soul of “OC” creator Josh Schwartz.2. Ryan’s whole...