The Iraq Debate
In the midst of the crowd of journalists who have flocked to hear him, Noam Chomsky is a frail old man in jeans and a white shirt. He moves with uncertain pace and an estranged look. You would never expect passionate political comments and biting accusations to come out of such a gentle complexion. However, as soon as he sits into his chair and looks at the crowd he commands their respect, "These microphones should not be turned towards me, but to the other side. I give you the word." Thus the interview begins:...
Comment: Veritas
It is common knowledge in America that you British have class hang-ups. From Elizabeth Bennett to Eliza Doolittle, ?ow you speak, where you live, and your parents? lineage constitutes the greater part of your social standing. And judging from the remarks of your own higher education minister, Oxford still has a weighty preference for scraping students from the upper crust....
