51.   The activists argued unsuccessfully that the agency had violated the law in the past by killing fawns and was likely to do so again.

52.   The democracy activists argued they were best qualified to testify because their colleagues have been the target of the latest crackdown on dissidents in China.

53.   Human rights activists argued that the gap between western ideals and Russian realities would quickly become evident.

54.   At a gay and lesbian summit in Huntington Beach, California last weekend, activists argued that heterosexual partners have the option to marry and get the benefits.

55.   But human rights activists argue that the move will have little impact because prisoners have already refused to take part in the recreational activities.

56.   Pro-choice activists argue that since the partial birth procedure is so rare, Republicans are clearly using the issue to embarrass Clinton ahead of the November election.

57.   Rural Thailand has come under mounting pressure from the effects of globalisation, particularly the collapse in relative rice prices, activists have argued.

58.   The anti-DuPont activists argue that the setting up of the nylon factory in the region could lead to pollution.