From a humanitarian standpoint, that's great, but it makes for a less interesting world.

From a human rights and humanitarian standpoint, forcing people into the camps is indefensible, diplomats and United Nations officials said.

From the humanitarian standpoint I have seen many ills and wounds to heal.

"From a humanitarian standpoint this is a huge development," Mr. Bacon said.

He added, "The situation in Bosnia, however grave from a humanitarian standpoint, really comes after these other two in terms of their potential danger."

"From a military standpoint and from a humanitarian standpoint," he argued, "it is clear that we need to use land mines."

During the widely publicized Baby M case, the students examined surrogate motherhood from both legal and humanitarian standpoints.

"Their decision to do the right thing from a humanitarian standpoint reflected that common interest in the future," he said.

"My dad believed, and I have always believed, that from a humanitarian standpoint it was the most important thing we could do for the country," Mr. Dingell said.

In all of this the consequences from a humanitarian standpoint are devastating.