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...equilibrium Fukuyama anticipates would likely contain not only a certain regime but also a certain view of liberty. Specifically, the trajectory of modern liberal democracy seems aimed at an apex of liberty in which freedom is maximized within the constraints of the “harm principle.” The harm principle states that the only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a political community against his will is to prevent harm to others. Such an idea boils down to a simple but effective approach to life: “Don?...

Author: By Gregory A. Dibella | Title: The End of History Redux | 4/6/2010 | See Source »

...hundred twenty-nine college savings plans and variants of it are the best way to start. The impact on our economy will be an increase in education across the spectrum, which will cause businesses to grow as the skills and goals of business owners will align and synergize in equilibrium...

Author: By Patrick Jean Baptiste | Title: Investing in the Future | 3/24/2010 | See Source »

However, despite these benefits, the bill presents a much deeper problem than that of the vote manipulation. Some fear that it might distort the fragile equilibrium concerning the parliamentary representation of the different religious and ethnic groups that constitute Indian society. Former Member of Parliament Syed Shahabuddin argues that the quota bill might cut Muslim representation in half; if that is the case, the legislation might, in the long run, undermine the ethnic and religious stability of the county. The Indian Parliament should therefore consider refining some aspects of the bill to prevent against discrimination...

Author: By The Crimson Staff | Title: A Well-Intended Bill | 3/11/2010 | See Source »

...feel that the pendulum is a little too far in one direction in that our rules are now too tight and could actually stifle innovation,” Serhan says. “With time, it has to come back to some equilibrium...

Author: By Barbara B. Depena and Laura G. Mirviss, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERS | Title: Partners' Conflict of Interest Policy's Reach Concerns Docs | 2/19/2010 | See Source »

...jumbling of science and faith is threatening Jerusalem's precarious spiritual balance. It could not come at a worse time: Israeli-Arab peace talks have stalled; Israel has a hawkish government disinclined to compromise; and radical Islamist group Hamas remains powerful among Palestinians. Any tilt in Jerusalem's religious equilibrium could create a wave of unrest spreading far beyond the city's ramparts. Eric Meyers, who teaches Jewish studies and archaeology at Duke University, says: "Right now, Jerusalem is a tinderbox...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Archaeology in Jerusalem: Digging Up Trouble | 2/8/2010 | See Source »

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