To a great extent, the new debate here goes over ground familiar both to advocates and opponents of affirmative action around the country.
But to advocates, it is the only sensible response to the problem.
This does not mean everything is satisfactory to advocates for the disabled.
The mayor quickly reached out to advocates for the homeless.
To environmental advocates, it is also one of the easiest to control.
That may be a disappointment to advocates who expected them to show clear superiority.
The Dinkins administration is a huge disappointment to most advocates.
To advocates, though, enterprise zones are more promising than anything else within reach.
My fourth appeal is addressed to democratic public opinion and advocates of peace.
To advocates, it is about activist judges and the best environment for children.