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...details of the case that led to ourmotion," they wrote in the letter. "It is easy toimagine rapes that warrant the most severe penaltywe can confer, if not more. It is our belief thatthis rape does not fall into that category...
...much as a great number of people, abortion opponents included, disliked the website and the posters, did they actually warrant criminal prosecution? The court and even the plaintiffs admitted that "no statement contained in the text...is expressly threatening." So why were the defendants found guilty? The court believed that threats could be inferred from their actions because of the backdrop of anti-abortion violence in the country. The list, they argued, could easily be construed as a "hit list," providing information for anyone who wants to kill an abortionist. Perhaps it does, but so do the Boston yellow pages...
These merits, however, do not warrant Kahn's arrogant and close-minded attitude. Perhaps he fails to realize that extra-curricular activities, such as athletic teams, theater groups or political organizations provide students with social outlets that do not require monetary initiation dues. Perhaps he fails to realize that just because we are not all like him, we can still have fun. Mr. Kahn, those who support the closing of final clubs do lament the end of a very useful and entertaining social institution. However, they rejoice in finally silencing the members of those clubs, which, in your emotional attack...
...Providence is reaching a broad audience. Since its Jan. 8 debut, and despite its generally doomed time slot (Fridays at 8 p.m. E.T.), Providence has been among the 15 highest-rated shows on network television, in some instances surpassing Ally McBeal, which draws more press than perhaps its ratings warrant. Watched in large majority by women over 35, Lifetime's original shows have all won more and more viewers since their fall premieres, and last month helped lead the 15-year-old cable channel to its highest ratings ever...
Baptiste has been charged on an outstandingrape warrant...