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...would be better if Pope Benedict XVI and other Christian leaders would seek open dialogue with Muslim clerics rather than confront them with inflammatory debate [Nov. 27]. Christianity and Islam have glorious yet violent pasts; both have lost their way with stubborn claims to exclusive truth and the consequent rise of intolerant fundamentalism. Leaders of neither religion can claim the moral high ground, given their failure to shelter the innocent during the great wars and genocides of the 20th century. In the 21st century, both religions have the moral obligation to face the future together. Edward D. Walker East Lansing...
...that Dollé at one point (though perhaps unwisely, given later history) described as the Airbus of steel. And Mittal, assuredly, is but the first of many. Indians, Brazilians, Chinese, Russians and other entrepreneurs from emerging economies are now jostling for assets all over the world as they seek to become global players. As 2006 was drawing to a close, two other steel titans, one from India, the other from Brazil, were locked in a multibillion-dollar battle for an Anglo-Dutch firm, Corus, while Evraz, a Russian company controlled by billionaire Roman Abramovich, agreed to buy the U.S. firm...
...position on a complex and controversial issue and shows that one need not sacrifice conservative principles while engaging in pragmatic politics. Further, the op-ed criticizes McCain’s centrist credentials while ignoring some of Senator McCain’s most notable pieces of bi-partisan legislation that seek a middle ground: his immigration bill (co-sponsored with Senator Ted Kennedy) and his climate change bill (co-sponsored with Senator Joe Lieberman). Senator McCain’s record indicates an ability to work across the aisle when possible to do what is right for the country. While...
...them. Many others, presumably, will be inspired to give back to a university with values in which they believe, that meant something to them personally, and that still, if their children are qualified regardless of their surname, could become part of a family tradition. Harvard should actively seek, even more than it already does, to help its alumni connect to current students, but it should not do so by compromising its core values.It will be difficult and potentially costly for Harvard to take the moral high ground with respect to legacy preference. But it is clear where the moral high...
...place.”A BUREAUCRATIC BUFFERAccording to the Committee’s “Intelligent Scholars” guide online, if a proposal poses no possible harm to the subjects, then the researcher can bypass the committee’s formal application process and instead seek accelerated approval. The committee, which meets monthly, sifts through about 1,200 proposals each year. In many cases, it works with both researchers and experts to revise the design to guarantee safety, according to Jane B. Calhoun, a research officer on the committee.But Gallant said that the committee tries to minimize...