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...example, might be considered child abuse here. One result of the rising immigrant tide is the increasing use of "the cultural defense" -- legal shorthand for courtroom attempts to explain the actions of foreign-born defendants by invoking the mores and taboos of their native countries. Defense attorneys use the tactic in two major ways: to persuade prosecutors to reduce charges and to encourage judges to exercise leniency at sentencing...
Hayden claimed that the use of the Harvard name in associated with the grant program by many of Soka's publications and presentations has helped Soka's image. He said he believes this tactic will help Soka win support when its plan for expansion comes before the L.A. County Regional Planning Commission...
...There has got to be someone left in Harvard Square to buy this pesky paper!!!" His voice echoes frustration. He tries another tactic: "Free hug with every paper," he flashes that charming smile. "You get bored," he explains, "You've got to say something interesting." Lowering his voice he continues, "you can't look homeless, or sound pathetic. Some people just say the same thing over and over `Spare Change, Spare Change...Help the homeless help themselves." He shakes his head in disgust...
Still, Rossello dismisses the cultural-colonialism argument as an irrelevant scare tactic. The U.S. is becoming more tolerant of diversity rather than less, he says, and Puerto Ricans will be as free to embrace their own traditions as they are today...
...Lurk beside an occupied computer, sticking their faces intrusively into the e-mailer's personal space in hopes of scaring him or her into a hastier logout. This is the most popular tactic, especially during peak hours...