Let's evaluate the following statement: War is evil and should be avoided, but in extreme cases it is necessary. The situation in Iraq is too fraught with emotion to serve as a sufficient analytical example.
To the Editor: The Nov. 6 article "Study: Slavery's effects lasted just 2 generations" explaining Professor Sacerdote's study on the ramifications of that institution could have been called, "Study: Racism caused free blacks to be as oppressed as former slaves in just 2 generations." Sacerdote, by attempting historical analysis, mocks his own profession.
To the Editor: Michael Mello's passionate rhetoric criticizing Chris Hedges lacks the logical reasoning expected of a Vermont Law School professor's editorial.