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Hope and History
A review of Land of Hope: An Invitation to the Great American Story, by Wilfred M. McClay Originally published on May 25, 2019 here. What is the purpose of history? Is it merely a record of facts—of dates and kings, … Continue reading
Posted in Political Science, Society
Tagged American ideals, Constitution, History, History textbook, McClay, United States, US Constitution
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Memorial Day 2020
This is a beautiful video celebrating Memorial Day. I’m proud to be an American. I’m grateful to those who founded our country and fought for it. May it always endure.
Posted in Life
Tagged America, American ideals, Constitution, Decoration Day, Freedom, Memorial Day, Patriotism, Rule of law, United States
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Tolerance or Violence?
A friend and I recently had a rational debate about abortion. Yes, rational debate is possible, even about touchy subjects. Neither of us convinced the other, but we understand each other better. Perhaps even more important, we confirmed that disagreement … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Philosophy, Political Science, Society
Tagged Abortion, Base-10, Base-3, Coercion, Constitution, Definitional arguments, Definitions, Federalism, Fetus, Freedom of choice, Live and let live, Ternary, Tolerance, Violence
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