Word: allowed
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Finally, the ball lands in the Palestinian court--the Palestinians and their Arab supporters must convince Israel beyond a reasonable doubt that they support the right of Israel and Jews to exist in the area. Otherwise, for Israel to allow a fully-fledged Palestinian state to develop and arm itself would be tantamount to suicide...
...states that allow the death penalty, 13 bar the execution of the mentally retarded, as does the U.S. government for federal inmates. In 1989 the Supreme Court ruled that while executing those with diminished mental capabilities does not violate the ban on cruel and unusual punishment, a defendant's IQ and background are mitigating factors that should be considered by a jury when deciding punishment. It was, in fact, Penry's first scheduled execution that precipitated the landmark decision. The high court concluded that the jury in Penry's original 1980 conviction had not been asked to consider his mental...
...national leaders weigh the moral aspects of these questions? Probably not too differently from the way they view other issues of human life and dignity. Attitudes toward abortion are a key. Given the lack of political consensus in this regard, it's hard to see what the government may allow in the future. JOHN D. SMITH Daphne...
...prevented if farmers had economic alternatives. Brazil may wisely use the Amazon rain forest to increase the living standards of millions. So long as we respect the environment, I don't see any reason we shouldn't pursue this course. Today we have access to new technology that may allow development with minor damage to the environment. We must take a proactive approach while working to preserve the forest. LUIS EDUARDO M. MONTEIRO Elk Grove Village...
...Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties give Harris reasons why she should allow hand counts submitted after her Tuesday deadline. Harris considers, then rejects, the counties' arguments...