Word: tactically
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Unfortunately, most do not take kindly to accusations of mass homicide and mockery of my God (not their God, my God). This tactic not only unnecessarily paints abortion as a predominantly spiritual issue to which many cannot relate, but it also creates a potentially irreconcilable segregation between “pious pro-lifers” and “blasphemous, pro-choice killers.” It builds an image of the pro-lifer as a judgmental preacher, rather than a compassionate rationalist...
Under previous administrations, the call for sacrifice served as more than just a compelling political tactic; it was also the hallmark of successful policy. Kennedy’s frequent references to collective sacrifice, for instance, were matched with a substantive commitment to national priorities, as well as a candid appraisal of what we’d have to give up in order to make endeavors like the Apollo program successful. Under FDR’s leadership in World War II, we agreed to ration our consumption of gas, shoes, and coffee, and our national wealth was used to protect...
Thank you for your excellent articleabout crisis pregnancy centers. But since when has informed choice become a "guerrilla" tactic? Abortion providers fear that a mother informed of her child's development will change her mind and decide not to abort. I hope your cover picture is sufficiently intriguing to pregnant women that they will investigate, as much as possible, that precious life inside them. Ultrasound is not a "stealth tactic." It is a window into the womb that reveals undeniable life...
...campaigned against his own team, largely to spite his teammate. In a climactic final speech that was highly critical of Gahr, Dern essentially offered the winning prize of $250,000 to contestants Alan D. “Scooter” Zackheim ’06 and Megan Hauserman. The tactic worked: Dern and Gahr walked away empty-handed.“I’m happy that Scooter won. I think he deserved it,” says Dern. His teammate was predictably less thrilled by the outcome.“She’s a little upset...
...left.Her goal gave Harvard (1-0) a 14-13 season-opening win over the Crusaders (1-2) Thursday afternoon at Holy Cross’s Hart Astro Turf.The Crusaders began stalling with three minutes remaining, holding the ball to take the game’s last shot, the same tactic with which they scored to earn their sole win of the season on Feb. 27 against Massachusetts.“Holy Cross is notorious for playing until the end of the buzzer,” senior co-captain Perry Barlow said. “All three of their games...