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Three speechwriters set to work, and Bush had a draft by the appointed time. It needed work, but Bush was becoming convinced that it was the right time to speak out. National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice and others weighed in; Rice helped tune the ultimatum to the Taliban, and with the speechwriting team, made sure that sad little Valentines were sent to Pakistan and Iran. Both countries were included in a short, careful list of eight that were acknowledged for losing their nationals in the World Trade Center. By Wednesday lunchtime, Hughes was convinced that her team had written...
...possible explanations other than hypocrisy for the poll’s disturbing results. Some students––perhaps many––who favor military action may also demand strict limits on that action, limits that would prevent the level of escalation that a draft would represent. Presumably, these respondents may believe that if a conflict grew large enough to require the use of a draft, then they would no longer be in favor of it, and therefore would be unwilling to serve...
...this new explanation does not reflect much better on undergraduates than the first. The pollsters did not ask, “If the military response involved a draft, would you still be in favor of it?” Students were asked only if they would be willing to serve in the armed forces if called to do so. The mere dislike of a government policy is not enough to justify disobeying it. Serving in the community’s defense when necessary is one of the fundamental responsibilities of all citizens. Only a sincere belief that...
...chairman Ka-ching! It's a ratings bonanza for NBC, and the network will gladly reshuffle its schedule of nationally televised weekend games, set to begin the weekend after Thanksgiving. The Wizards were not slated for time on NBC this season - aside from the perennial appearance in the June draft lottery - but that will almost certainly change. Prime Sunday matchups: Dec. 16 at Toronto; Feb. 24 at Miami; and March 3 vs. Orlando...
...when all is said and done, Josh Staph wont be one of the all-time great backs for Harvard. He wont break any records or attract any NFL teams come draft day. Maybe Saturday will be his only...