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...outlaw the Koran. The difference between restricting immigration and banning a book exemplifies perfectly how enthusiasm for preventing European society from changing too much has evolved into a radical reaction against Islam. The threat of outright discrimination toward Muslims in Europe is becoming a reality. European leaders seem prepared to brazenly attack Islam and disregard the basic freedom of expression of which the Continent has become so proud. Even the president of the European Union, Herman Van Rompuy, espouses hard-line opposition to Turkey joining the EU, simply on the grounds of its Islamic population. Multiculturalism...
...These [freshmen] are just a very mentally tough crew,” said junior and varsity six seat Will Newell. “They look very strong, but what’s more noticeable to me is their mental toughness. They all seem to be on the same page...
...criticized by some Not In My Backyard naysayers, the garden’s central location is actually perfect for achieving its mission. Among other benefits, its visibility will lend legitimacy to the garden in the same way that other student groups’ social spaces do. The garden may seem out of place now, but in time—like the final clubs, Harvard Lampoon, and Harvard Hillel that surround the plot of land—it will help to establish environmental groups as fixtures of the Harvard landscape. This will sow the seeds for a future in which sustainability...
Detractors of what may seem like a romanticized argument in favor of airing an offensive episode might point to the fact that people associated with the creators of the show were under threat, or that the possibility of dying for being a humorist is unfair. But these people miss the fact that the very exercise of free speech meets with danger—the danger that one will be oppressed by some influence, whether vigilante violence or state power. The moment when we are unwilling to protect the rights of our fellow because of possible violence against him or those...
Though Sadej’s satisfaction in the face of a failed connection may seem odd, PrincetonFML.com’s Varon explained why expressing oneself, even anonymously, can be satisfying...