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...use of federal agents could have been avoided. By all accounts, it was not the ideal decision for Attorney General Janet Reno, who repeatedly extended deadlines for the Gonzalez family. But Elian's relatives showed no intention of ever turning over the boy to his father, even though immigration law clearly gives custody to the surviving parent. While negotiations stalled, a team of expert psychologists and pediatricians charged by the government to monitor Elian's health concluded that the boy would suffer tremendous emotional strain if he was not returned to his father. Even more troubling was a video released...
...doubt about it, whatever trauma Elian experienced before and during the raid is clearly the fault of the boy's Miami relatives. Had they shown any reasonable willingness to compromise with federal authorities, Reno would not have been forced to use federal agents to retrieve the boy. But now that the dust has settled, the urgency of the situation has been alleviated, and Elian can now wait for his hearing comfortably and in peace...
...Bushido refers to the Japanese warrior ethic. Based on the recent public debate surrounding the portrayal of minorities in the media, it is not clear whether the use of the word is appropriate. Not all Asian-Americans are of Japanese descent. My use of the word in this context fails to appreciate the beautiful rainbow of ethnic diversity that exists under the Asian umbrella. On the other hand, bushido does invoke images of strength and combat, not math or science. Think samurai, not hairless. So, the Asian American Association (AAA) might actually be grateful...
Please inform the author that he may use as many colorful Celtic stereotypes as he can find. He may therefore depict Celts as hard-drinking, red-haired, freckle-faced, hot-tempered, trouble-making, bar-fighting, blue-face-painted, war-crying, shillelagh-wielding, whiskey-swilling, barbaric, primitive, illiterate, sheep-loving, green-hatted, bagpipe-playing, potato-eating, Guinness-guzzling leprechauns. Permit me also to suggest the use of such classic Celtic phrases as "top o' the mornin' to ye!", and "they're always stealin' me lucky charms...
...also as the director and producer -quite an accomplishment for a man who has just recently reached the age of thirty. In his directorial debut, the two-time Academy Award nominated actor demonstrates a flair for exposing emotional traits while still maintaining a light tone. Norton makes deft use of physical comedy, although the slapstick is highly and unevenly concentrated in the beginning of the film. He and Blumberg also seem intent in showcasing their knowledge of pop culture. In just the first half hour of the film, references are made to Lauren Hill's departure from the Fugees...