And the controversy in Florida has done nothing to restrain the interest of the N.R.A. — and the G.O.P. — in embracing "stand your ground".
A major limitation, that restrains the interest of the results, is that it provides data about a therapy that is no longer available due to its lack of proven effectiveness.
They also say that it would deprive poor women of an opportunity to learn about alternatives to abortion, and that there is no legitimate governmental interest in restraining free speech.
And both the Conference Board and the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia issued reports indicating that economic growth was slowing, fueling hopes that the Fed would be restrained in raising interest rates.
The latest economic indicators pose a choice for Chinese policy makers: whether or not to ease up on their anti-inflation campaign of restraining economic growth — through five interest rate increases since last October — and stringent restrictions on banks' lending.
But by experimenting, and showing some hesitation about restraining the economy through higher interest rates as the NAIRU draws nigh, we might learn a little more about the depth of the waters and possibly become better swimmers".Mr Friedman would doubtless regard this plea for flexibility in monetary policy with disdain.
Finally, the league has long sought to make sure new owners will respect the teams' collective interests, such as restraining players' salaries and keeping the clubs' finances private.
But now, to moderate that growth, Beijing is trying to tighten credit by restraining bank lending and by raising interest rates.
A competitive society requires a set of social institutions that restrain naked self-interest and shortsighted greed.
Moreover, restrained by the interests of a disparate coalition, the BJP has done little to advance the programme, known as hindutva, that inspires its activists and their most fervent supporters.All these obstacles can be overcome.
