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...terms of this insensitive use of language, Harvard is no different than my middle school. Each day brings more “retarded” things: a TF who grades unfairly, a salad bar that isn’t filled, a frozen computer screen. When confronted, my friends sometimes defend themselves. “Oh, it was just an offhand statement. I was caught in the moment. It didn’t mean anything.” Still others defend their use of the word based on its definition. “Well, if I do something stupid...
...true that John isn’t offended by any of this. You could walk up to him, call him a “retard” and he would probably just laugh and poke you with his fingers. But I also know that he can’t defend himself, only adding insult to injury. He’ll never be able to thank my mom for her devotion or prove to her that her time was not spent in vain. He’ll never be able to show people he is so much more than just...
...defend their faith from attack...
Harvard encourages us to study philosophy, history and religion. But no “unpacking” of texts can prepare us for brutal, real experience. HIPJ claims to stand for and defend justice. Unfortunately, their understanding of the concept comes from a textbook or, more specifically, from the sourcebook of Professor Michael Sandel’s core class. Their attempt to apply their intangible version of justice to real, perilous threats warrants mockery. And their presumption of omniscience reflects the most criminal consequences of a university community as sheltered as ours...
...newly released guidelines defend the efficacy of drug treatment of ADHD but also suggest that behavioral therapy be used to supplement medicine...