Word: self-respecting
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...incestuous” or “sinful” or just plain “nasty” by those who lack a real understanding of the risks involved. However, this same reaction greeted interracial marriages decades ago. In that case we ultimately saw love and self-respect triumph over hostility, ignorance and “voodoo” science. The government must actively acknowledge that cousins, too, can fall in love and then must provide them the protection they deserve...
Chesin manages to find more interesting levels in his performance. He supplies Kaffee with enough charisma to convey his sardonic humor perfectly, and his relationship with Galloway grows subtlely, yet palpably. Nevertheless, he fails to sufficiently convey his internal battle between security and self-respect far enough, making scenes like his violent interaction with Dawson and even his ultimate victory over Jessep feel less satisfying than they should...
...people, so humiliated them, that the people are desperate and cannot control themselves. But this is a demeaning view of the Palestinian people because humans always have a choice. There have been many oppressed peoples who did not attack innocent civilians. Some groups, with enormous amounts of restraint and self-respect, have been able to effect change without resorting to violence. When it comes to detonating oneself in a shopping mail, a restaurant or disco, there is always a choice. For the Palestinian leadership to insist that the occupation has forced its people to commit these atrocities—that...
...undo the damage University President Lawrence H. Summers did last fall. The petition drive and garnering of student group support across the University was intended to thank West for adding value to this community as only he could. By leaving, West teaches Harvard students an invaluable lesson about self-respect and integrity. There is no doubt that the BSA is better off because of the sound leadership West has put forth during his tenure here at Harvard...
...came into my life with such a terrific force, you gripped my soul, my nerves, my thought, my flesh, until all was blotted out, all else was silenced. Theories, considerations, principles, consistency, friends, nay even pride and self-respect. Only one thing remained, a terrible hunger for your love, an insatiable thirst for it. That explains my clinging, my holding on to you, I who never clung to anyone. That explains my agony when every woman would possess you at the exclusion of myself. Oh, please, don’t give me your assurances, I do not believe in them...