There was also criticism of an allegedly heavy-handed response to some incidents by the police.

And third, we have resisted pressure for heavy-handed responses to US corporate scandals.

"In general, the heavy-handed response has proven itself," he said in a telephone interview.

Similar arguments could be made about the agency's heavy-handed response to state audit privilege laws.

The Mayor's heavy-handed response, however, may further alienate these young people.

Her heavy-handed response triggered a popular rallying in the defence of 'the godly'.

For this reason a felony conviction will be viewed by many as a heavy-handed response.

President Perot's heavy-handed responses, which had only made things worse.

Mr. Chretien's jokes and heavy-handed responses have raised questions about his judgment.

Why else would our visit bring down such a heavy-handed response?