Word: systemization
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Dates: during 2000-2000
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Granted, it has been a trifle difficult to eliminate residual Christian-centrism entirely from University-speak. Last year, for instance, an official Harvard mailing wished us all a "happy millennial observance," displaying an remarkable lack of respect for those faiths that choose not to follow a dating system based upon an obscure Nazarene carpenter's historically dubious birth...
...Bush team, suddenly back on the high ground, James Baker was out within an hour to deliver some cautious analysis. "We are pleased by the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court to stay the mandate of the Florida Supreme Court... This means that the partial manual system created yesterday by the FSC will not now proceed." As for why, Baker went on to quote the suddenly wise minority that had tried to save his candidate from the hand counts Friday, and tossed in some "changing the rules in the middle of the game" shots at the ruling Florida four...
...Hispanics and people of African descent are disproportionately represented in every aspect of the criminal justice system," Ogletree said. "As we begin a new century, it is appropriate for CJI to revisit this discussion and bring together a broad cross-section of activists, academics, members of law enforcement, and others to seek solutions...
Cole said that state-appointed defense attorneys are often inadequate, and that prosecutors have too much discretion in deciding whom to punish--and to what extent. He said the courts have taken a "see no evil, hear no evil" approach to racism within the criminal justice system...
...discussion, panelists offered suggestions for how the system can be improved. Northeastern University Law Professor Deborah Ramirez said that the police must learn "to build community" and make that one of their major responsibilities...