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Attending the "Rally for Israel" in Tercentary Theatre was among the most disappointing and depressing experiences I can remember. I have always hoped, believed and insisted that the Muslim and Jewish peoples would be able to coexist peacefully and harmoniously. We share a great deal of history and believe in many of the same prophets. In both Arabic and Hebrew, we greet each other with a phrase that means "Peace be upon you." And it is because we have so much in common that the partisan, accusatory and inflammatory nature of the rally was so disturbing...
...Petitions are never a good way to deal with issues that have to do with limiting choices or expanding requirements--as individuals we would always vote to give ourselves more choices and fewer requirements," Lewis wrote in an e-mail message last March. "I have no doubt that a plebiscite would favor a larger maximum blocking size over a smaller...
Granted, leadership is more than just a lengthy resume or savvy know-how. And many are quick to point out that Bush possesses a great deal of "personal charm." But we warn voters that there is a distinct difference between "charm," which works well at cocktail parties, and "charisma," which works well in legislatures and foreign nations. Gore, who has been criticized for his clunky speaking style, is no stranger to the later. As vice president, he has had ample opportunity to deal with world leaders whose mere names might give Bush pause...
When it comes to specific policy issues, Gore is also the better choice. Perhaps the most important domestic issues of this election year deal with taxes and social security...
Lawyers, as a profession, are not renowned for their kindness. But a growing cadre of elder-law practitioners is destroying some of the stereotypes. "I like dealing with human beings, with individuals," explains Myra Gilfix, an elder-law practitioner in Palo Alto, Calif. "I always wanted to do people law. I am not a fighter." Elder-law attorneys deal with the specialized legal matters faced by seniors: estate planning, Medicare and Medicaid issues, planning for disability, estate-tax and gift issues, and long-term care. With the graying of the population--since 1900, the percentage of Americans 65 and older...