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...would have dared to broadcast such racial taunts over national radio for fear of widespread backlash. Why then does American society find it acceptable, and even humorous, to mock an individual of Chinese descent? Evidently, Americans hold a double standard with regard to political correctness. A standard that denies basic respect to Asians in America...
...every intention of continuing to do so. Insofar as biodefense research is concerned, discussions are underway in a University-wide committee on ways in which fundamental scientific problems bearing on biodefense may be safely and securely investigated under conditions that meet USA PATRIOT Act restrictions and preserve basic academic principles (the free and open exchange of information, an open campus, etc.). That committee will report this spring, giving due consideration to the major differences in the missions, the student and faculty populations and the operating policies and practices of the three most relevant Faculties: the Medical School, the School...
...tolerance,” David M. Thompson, a Physics doctoral candidate, demanded: “How can we ensure that Harvard undergrads…graduate from this university with an appreciation for contemporary morality? In my fantasy, I envision a Core curriculum that includes a mandatory class on the basic issues of human rights and tolerance for others...
There is a basic problem with the idea of allowing Indians to create sovereign nations. It is bad public policy to give them the rights of both U.S. citizens and their individual tribes. Creating sovereign nations within the U.S. is a recipe for disaster; it just won't work. We need to get over our guilt from past injustices and strive to treat all people equally, using one set of rules. ROBERT KREITLER Easton, Conn...
...about the U.S. Government's legal and moral responsibilities to Native Americans? If the U.S. met those long-standing obligations, we Indians would not have to depend on tribal casinos to meet our basic needs. Don't hate us Native Americans for doing what we must do to survive in a system that pushes us toward extinction. ANDREW CATT-IRON SHELL Rosebud...