Word: walkerism
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...John Walker, the "American Taliban" whose furry, burned visage has been plastered across our television screens since his capture last week, is becoming something of a celebrity in the U.S. That's not to say Walker should expect a ticker-tape parade if and when he manages to make it back to U.S. soil - this celebrity is more like the kind that sends mob informants hurtling into the shadows of the Witness Protection Program...
...easy to understand the rage Walker inspires. At a moment when America is experiencing a rare and very real moment of national unity, this guy shows up fighting for the enemy - the same enemy accused of harboring the mastermind of the most horrible terrorist attack in American history...
...shouldn't) forget that. But even in the midst of our pain and frustration, we need to debate Walker's case, not simply pass judgment. There's a difference between engaging in a discussion about the ignorance of youth, personal responsibility and the power of cult figures and simply waving a white flag to the Taliban. We reserve judgment because we are Americans - other countries hang first and ask questions later...
...We’re using this as an opportunity to set the tone for the season since this is really only our second meet,” co-captain Cory Walker said Thursday. “[We want] to find out exactly where we stand, both individually and as a team, and what we need to focus on in our training...
...Crimson’s better relay performances of the meet was the 800 free relay. The team of junior Jan Cieslikiewicz, freshman David Ni, Walker and Cole touched ninth in the event with a final time...