A matter of principle


Trick-or-treaters on the South Lawn of the White House on Halloween, in Washington, DC, October 2014. - EPA

IT'S about the principle of the matter".

An often heard saying, a few incidents in recent weeks have caught my eyes on its application. In this week's piece I'd like to share my observances.

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Danial Rahman

Danial Rahman

Danial Rahman has education close to his heart. He tweets at @danial_ari and welcomes feedback at danialrahman0330@gmail.com.

   

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