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'Rapists are single-minded sociopathic beasts ... that cannot be tamed with understanding.' (excerpt from 'Sex Crimes')

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Judges in rape cases are too lenient in sentencing rapists and too harsh on the rape victim. The female victim is often blamed for being too promiscuous and not resistant enough. The law should be far more stringent on rapists. Various cases of rape are presented.

Author: Vachss, Alice
Publisher: Parade Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Parade
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
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Year: 1993
Social aspects, Cases, Discrimination in criminal justice administration, Criminal justice discrimination, Rape, Rape victims

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'We could not yield.' (fighting Southern foes of integration)(excerpt from ex-president's book 'Living Faith')

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A former president recalls his early years as a struggling businessman in Plains, GA. He was pressured to join a segregationist group, the White Citizens Council, but felt that he had to resist, even though a boycott of his business was threatened.

Author: Carter, Jimmy
Publisher: Parade Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Parade
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
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Year: 1996
History, Bibliography, Civil rights movements, Ex-presidents, Segregation, Plains, Georgia, Living Faith (Book)

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'You're a dreamer.' (excerpt from 'Goliath, The Life of Robert Schuller')

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Rev. Robert Schuller asked Norman Vincent Peale to speak at his church, but neglected to tell Peale that the congregation was small and met at a drive-in theater. Schuller advertised Peale's upcoming appearance and learned about self-esteem.

Author: Penner, James
Publisher: Parade Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Parade
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
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Year: 1992
Behavior, Biography, Clergy, Schuller, Robert, Goliath, The Life of Robert Schuller (Book)

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