“He that lies down with Dogs, shall rise up with fleas.” – Benjamin Franklin
Tag: consequences
Discussion with a Cop Supporter
Here is a discussion I had with a supporter of cops a while back. It may be educational to see the lengths people will go to when they are desperate to excuse the inexcusable and justify that which can’t be justified.
The Long and the Short
I hate to be a grinch amid all this holiday cheer, but there is a hollowness to the self-congratulatory, back-slapping schmooze surrounding the tax package.
School Prepares Children for Life in the Real World
One of the greatest features of the modern age is the institution of schooling. The ability for parents to outsource their children’s education to people well-versed in pedagogy is nothing short of a miracle. While that’s swell on the academic front, schooling is also a great way to prepare children for life in the real world. Here are the top six ways.
US Foreign Aid: Bad for America, Bad for the World
Supporters of foreign aid love to point out that it constitutes less than 1% of the federal budget. True, but that 1% comes with lots of strings attached for both parties.
Overprotection Brings Irresponsibility
I think the current overprotection of children is harmful. I know I’m not the first to point this out, but I don’t think it can be said enough– until it stops.
Statism is…
Growing up statist can have consequences. Once you learn to justify statism you are prone to self-justify or excuse any archation. They aren’t different things.
A Forgiving Society is an Honest Society
Most great crimes begin with unconfessed small faults – things like bias. Those small faults can remain unconfessed because of greed or malice, but often enough it’s a wrongdoer’s fear that keeps them from confessing guilt. Without confession, guilt drives more guilt and more wrongdoing. By the time we find out about someone’s guilt anymore (especially with a public persona), it’s seemingly beyond forgiveness.
Against the Maternal State
In short, contemporary maternalistic government in the USA treats the entire population as children. Small wonder that so many adults resent such treatment and bridle against it.
Yes, I’m a “Purist”
I don’t believe there are any legitimate justifications for believing a person has the right to archate. I am told this makes me a “purist”. I don’t see that as a bad thing.