Brad, let me quote what you quoted: On Oct 6, 2005, at 1:52 PM, Brad M Pardee wrote:
emphasis added by me. Isn't this exactly the standard you are asking for? Does it not allow voluntary discussions of the type you want? I also think you are overestimating the internal strength of most people, armed forces leaders included, if you think a senior cadet or any teacher is not in an inherently superior position to a new recruit, or even another student peer. I think you may also be underestimating the effect of years of propaganda on even the most internally focused person. People can be persuaded by constant refrain of many heinous things, let alone by more seemingly benign promises of salvation. Steve -- Prof. Steven D. Jamar vox: 202-806-8017 Howard University School of Law fax: 202-806-8567 2900 Van Ness Street NW mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Washington, DC 20008 http://www.law.howard.edu/faculty/pages/jamar/ "In these words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: It goes on." Robert Frost |
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