Sentences with phrase «saw merit»

Of the 36 who participated in the Hopkins roundtables, only five saw any merit to arming teachers, but even they acknowledged that teachers were unlikely to perform well in a shooting encounter.

This argument was not strenuously pursed in oral argument and the Court of Appeal saw no merit in it.

Last month, plaintiffs in a secondary markets securities class action case involving CIBC and its subprime mortgage exposure were denied certification, even though Ontario Superior Court Justice George Strathy indicated he saw merit in the case.

This was recognized in the 1960s — even ILA attendees who saw merit in a court recognized the low cost of arbitration as an important advantage.

And I still think they saw some merit in GamerGate, regardless of what little they said against it.

We can't help but wonder if this had anything to do with Activision's influence and their vocal position on «exploiting» IP's like illegal under - aged prostitution rings, or if Blizzard simply saw some merit behind this philosophy of pacing the experience.

Some at the meeting saw merit in both sides of the fight.

The Truman Administration (a vigorous promoter of the welfare state) saw some merit in this prediction, which is why the tax code came to include a high deduction per kid.

And, as the mother of daughters, I now see the merit in carving out all - female spaces for education, debate, and building relationships.

But even Apple, which has played a leading role in the watch's wardrobe displacement, clearly sees the merits of a wearable clock.

«I'm disappointed that Queensland doesn't yet see the merit in stamping out this economically inefficient practice.»

Ari Axelrod, a research fellow at Tufts University's Fletcher School, also sees merit in separating investment banking from retail operations.

A portfolio manager at a top 20 BASF shareholder, who declined to be named as they are not authorized to comment publicly on the investment, also saw the merits of a break - up.

Native New Yorkers tend to have a preference for their own neighborhoods over others, which makes it difficult for them to see the merits of other areas - so having an outsider's perspective made all the difference.

Despite the region's colorful history — involving Mt. Gox, for example — the local authorities see merit in these new technologies in the global cryptocurrency industry.

I guess, I still see some merit in investing in long - term treasuries as part of diversify portfolio.

Albeit most firms aren't too sure Bitcoin has a future, they see merit in the underlying technology.

Asked about a Bloomberg story that referenced ongoing internal debates about the investment bank, Ermotti said today in an interview with Bloomberg Television that it's «very difficult to see the merit» of those reports.

Although the jury is still out on the usefulness of coins such as Verge, it seems a lot of companies see merit in what such projects have to offer.

I won't be short of it,» he announced, failing to see the merits of «some sort of an asset that has no real asset value behind it.»

I hope I will be excused both for so cursory a précis and for the mild perversity that causes me to see some merit in both of these stories.

Modernists therefore see no merit in natural law propositions about, say, sexual morality.

I hope, if you can see the merit or humility in making room for other people's ideas, that you'll join me in affirming Tony's freedom to change his mind a little bit here.

I love C.S. Lewis and read he had a very difficult time attending church as well, although he did see some merit in it.

So, while I follow Christ, I can see merit in some of Rand's thoughts, even if I disagree with her views on religion and consider her views on charity and compassion somewhat outlandish.

Many philosophers of science see merit in both traditions and can not be placed within either.

You apparently refuse to see the merit of these arguments or to do any work to validate them, other than reading The Babble.

Helping to entice KKR, and other private equity firms, to throw a bid on the table is Mr Clarke's previous work with the close - knit global private equity firm industry who see merit in his initial plans — also revealed this week — to slash costs by $ 35 million at Treasury Wine and pump the savings into a 50 per cent boost on brand marketing.

I don't see the merits of this one, other than the comfortable and predictable contributions from his glove.

if wenger fails to see the merit to be had by ushering in a new youthful management era he will suffer the indignity of vented humiliation (by fans) and worse «his legacy» will be one of infamy.

You can see some merit in adding Flamini to the squad as at least he is quite versatile and can provide cover in midfield and fullback.

The form of Young has seen him merit a recall with England, with Gareth Southgate choosing him for friendlies against Netherlands and Italy.

Like I said before, I can see the merit in hypothetically examing whether dropping a central defender for Coates would improve things, but in that case I would expect both options to be explored rather than just the one.

The teachers, students and parents are still getting used to it, but see the merit, as I do, of teaching children how to be better people.

Parents who see the merits in structure and flexibility.

I do see the merit of this product for traveling and camping trips, but I do not think they should be used on a regular basis.

But in reality I don't see the merits of opening the debate about them because you run the risk of further intimidating the victims, and may ending up regarding one type as more serious than another.

Mayor Bill de Blasio sees merit, but he also sees challenges due to New York's traffic and because approval from Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state legislature may be required.

«I see the merit in it, but we can't embrace something until we figure out where would we then put the inmates, how would we pay for it,» Mr. de Blasio said.

After the Moreland Commission fiasco it would seem Gov. Cuomo can see the merit of making sure anyone appointed to the ethics review panel, as members of a review commission charged with reporting on the workings of the ethics regulators be above politics.

«We see no merit to Bruno's argument because, unlike the cases on which he relies, Bruno was convicted of the offenses that are now the subject to the retrial,» the ruling states.

«We can see merit in David Cameron's leadership style but it is important to understand and reflect the views of our natural supporters.

I see the merits in disclosing this fact and think it would be appropriate for all elected officials to do so,» he added.

«At this point in time, I am reviewing these findings to see the merits of it.

Koenig says environmental campaigners are deeply concerned about stepped up drilling plans in other parts of the Ecuadorian Amazon but they see merit in supporting the Yasuni Initiative as a means by which to enable Ecuador to extricate itself from its current «oil debt trap.»

That being said, I do see the merit in this strict fat - free «reversal» diet for those where clinically indicated, but it is not practical or required for the general population.

The researchers cautioned that they do not consider their findings the definitive word on the subject, but said the higher heart attack risk they saw merits further study.

I have a brown long sleeved one and a black cropped one that serve my very nicely but I can definitely see the merits of a white one!

We value quality over quantity each time as we do not see any merit in sending you a long of singles in Portadown that «might» be compatible.

I fully admit this movie was never intended for someone my age, but I attempted to see its merits for its intended audience.