Word: dissent
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...children are uniquely sincere in objecting to what seem like the actions of misguided leaders. They have observed much rational dissent advanced by members of Congress. They have heard half-truths offered by other Government officials who appear to be serving the interests of militarism in our country or the interests of Vietnamese rulers. What are they to do when at the same time environment deterioration, overpopulation, starvation and a host of other worthy causes demand attention? The natural idealism of youth makes them cry out for redress...
...decision in these 13 cases means that all students cannot realistically exercise their right to peaceful political dissent without risking severance from the University. If the University Gazette or others photograph these 13 students in a future peaceful demonstration which becomes obstructive, they will be liable to particularly harsh punishment...
...chairman of the CRR, said. "If you're in doubt about it, stay away from the crowds." He added. "We have to persuade them, individual by individual to stop these actions to allow an intellectual atmosphere to remain more or less intact." Such a philosophy could stifle legitimate political dissent...
...statement went further than that, to imply a bold definition of what it really means to strike for the original demands. We concluded that communal lip-service to the four demands didn't create strikers, particularly in view of the fashionability of verbal dissent. One viable strategy for fighting the strike, in fact, was to passively accept the demands while voting down proposals for their implementation...
...President's economic policies in general, they fault him on several specifics. Their most pressing concern is inflation. On the broader issues, they back Nixon on the war in Viet Nam but show some misgivings over Laos and Cambodia and disapprove of his handling of student dissent. Their opinions could presage a wavering of business support for Nixon...