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Civilization versus the barbarian

One of the most important questions facing civilization, not only in light of the savagery of London’s riots, but in all of history, is how civilization defines barbarism. Read the rest of this entry »

Honor, shame, and pro-gay anti-bullying campaigns

The other day, as I was on my way to work, I was driving through a relatively empty parking lot.  Being in somewhat of a hurry, I was trying to save as much time as possible, taking the route in which I had expected the least amount of traffic and cruising over speed bumps.  But as I moved quickly to my destination, and a young woman crossed in front of me, a wave of impatience smothered my sensitivity and urged me to continue at my same pace.  Surely she can speed up, I thought.  And she did: I did not slow down. Read the rest of this entry »

Regarding the controversy of a national American language

As an increasingly liberal government seeks to import and accommodate not only a greater diversity of peoples, but the greater diversity of lifestyles and doctrines which accompany them, the topic of a national American language has been one of increasing controversy.  But there are certain facts about language and education which belong to all ranges of opinion, and if studied closely, show that the pursuit of linguistic consolidation is not only in the best interest of any nation, but is already morally accepted by nearly every educational institution across the entire globe. Read the rest of this entry »

Teachers and the question of corporal punishment

In recent years, great controversies have spanned across all news networks, questioning the extent of the teacher’s control over children.  And central to these controversies is the question of whether or not a child should be disciplined by his parents or by his teachers, and whether or not the law should punish teachers who take action or refuse to take action against unruly, harmful student behavior. Fortunately for Americans, the answer lies within the works of a man who greatly influenced our very declaration of independence, John Locke. Read the rest of this entry »

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