The Memory of Touch Suzanne Siteman Philips reflects on the enduring bond between herself and her infant daughter. Whatever the reason, the only thing he will eat for breakfast with any gusto is eggs and sometimes fruit. In a democratic society, our liberties are continually mediated by the liberties of others. Our ordinances reflect acknowledgment of this greater good, the common good. Human retinas, it turns out, regulate our sleep patterns by the rhythmic changes of light and dark.
Communities also have noise ordinances.
Most of us would not hesitate to call the police if our neighbor's loud party went too late. Click here for the full editorial Mothering Editor Calls for Boycott of NBC's ER . Click here to read her letter and find out how to contact the network.