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Presents comments on the political developments taking place in the U.S. Statement of Ted Koppel, "Nightline" host, regarding the prevalent moral ambiguity; Information that due to their physical strengths Afro-Americans dominate in the sports teams in the U.S.; Information regarding the reservation for whites as coaches in sports teams; Information regarding the inequalities of Afro-Americans and whites.

Illustrates the ambiguity in the stand of Christian Coalition leader and televangelist Pat Robertson on anti-Semitism and Israel. Textual analysis on a portion of his article that appeared in the April 12, 1995 issue of the "Wall Street Journal"; Criticism on Robertson; Influence of the Christian Coalition on the U.S. Republican Party.

Focuses on the ambiguity of the views and stance of presidential candidate John Kerry and how U.S. President George W. Bush plays up this character to the president's advantage. Kerry's stand on the Iraq war; Issue concerning the military performance of Kerry; Other mass media coverage not favorable to Kerry's election chances.

The author reflects on deer hunting as a lesson in ambiguity. The author discusses his tolerance towards deer hunters in Southeastern Vermont, offers information on the safety measures taken while preparing for deer season, and analyzes the importance and dignity of hunting within U.S. culture. Additional article topics include the author's sympathy for deer and an examination of the responses and beliefs about hunting within American society.

The article discusses the land use-related court case Fuqua v. the U.S. It states that Patricia Fuqua owned land in Christian County, Kentucky which was within the flight path of Fort Campbell Airport. As such, she was forbidden from using lights or radio frequencies which may interfere with pilot performance under the federal Quiet Title Act. She sued by taking her claim to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky because the act was ambiguous. The court affirmed the ambiguity, but claimed it had no jurisdiction on the matter.

Presents research by Laura Harrison which examined a role conflict in student affairs work. Strategies used by student affairs educators to handle the role conflict they confront in their work; Impact of the military action of the U.S. in Iraq on the development of the research; Challenges faced by student affairs educators.

The author reflects on the use of language in the media, which he believes often obscures meaning. He cites the official response of the Ford Motor Company to having its debt downgraded two points. He states that the particular phrase used was devoid of any meaning, and was used only to create a smoke screen to distract consumers and investors. In contrast, he cites the Florida Supreme Court for use of direct and clear language in striking down the Opportunity Scholarships Program.

Comments on John Negroponte's performance as the first director of national intelligence. Observation that the law that created the department of national intelligence is filled with compromises to satisfy U.S. Dept. of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, leaving the authority of national intelligence very ambiguous; Suggestion that Negroponte clarify the ambiguities and make clear the authority of national intelligence in order to succeed; Other recommendations for Negroponte.

Comments on the confusions and controversies caused by the gray areas that are rampant in the rulebook of the U.S. National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR), which officiates at the Winston Cup series, the Busch Cup series and the truck series races. The rules of competition need to be in black and white, and NASCAR needs to rid the rulebook of ambiguities that confuse drivers and fans. NASCAR changes how the finish will be handled when there's a late-race caution, depending on the length of the track. Winston Cup and Busch need to adopt the same policy of finishing all of its races under green. Mass confusion occurred in the Winston Cup race at Texas when NASCAR ruled that the leader of the race alone controls whether or not lapped cars regain their laps. Opinions have no place when they interfere with competition. As the umpire of the sport, NASCAR needs to define the strike zone. INSET: SPEED READS.