Bennett should replace the study with a wider range study that is cited. William J. Bennett’s article, “Against Gay Marriage,” is a moderate argument on why same sex couples should not be able to marry. His argument is well put together and brief, and the point he’s trying to rely makes the reader examine their thoughts on gay marriage. However, assuming and not citing sources take away from the strengths of the
Thaddeus Stevens had to downplay his true political beliefs in order to gain passage of the amendment. Had Stevens, in his speech during the amendment fight, declared his belief in racial equality, he would have lost most of the conservative votes of the Democrats. However while doing this, it is seen that Thaddeus Stevens has to force himself to deny his beliefs in racial equality under the questioning of Democrat Wood, who is against the emancipation. Downplaying his belief is honorable because Thaddeus is giving up his true beliefs for an important amendment that would abolish slavery and involuntary servitude. He sacrificed his core beliefs/principles and dignity in order to gain passage of the amendment; this gives us a sense of how this can be considered honorable.
I view overcoming estrangement as a path towards conformity because overcoming estrangement requires abolishing our freedom and liberty, our free will. Tinder states we can perhaps hope to achieve harmony and understanding, if human beings are not estranged in essence. He also believes that it would not make sense to say that some people are estranged in essence and others are not. The great historical thinker Thomas Hobbes has argued that human beings are estranged in essence. This question presses on us from different sides and has been the reasoning for philosophical thinkers such as, Thomas Hobbes to shed light on this question, throughout this time; this is not only a question it is an issue in our world today as much as years ago.
There is a continuing rejection of court cases involving the violations of Title IX using the EPC method, proving that reform is necessary. One way to ensure that no person is denied their athletic ability to participate in a sport would be to interpret Title IX in a way that is similar to the codes and regulations of the Equal Pay Act (EPA). They are different in which Title IX prohibits sex discrimination in education with regards to college athletic participation while EPA prohibits sex discrimination regarding work payment in employment. Despite these differences, they are both aimed towards prohibiting sex
What is an unjust law? An unjust law according to Dr. King Jr. is one that “degrades human personality.” The clergy men, in their letter, urge the “Negro citizenry to observe the principles of law and order and common sense.” Addressing their argument Dr. Martin Luther King expresses his thoughts on the laws. He agrees with the clergymen, that laws are meant to be followed, but then goes on to say that just because something is a law does not mean that it is just. “For instance, I have been arrested on a charge of parading without a permit. Now, there is nothing wrong in having an ordinance which requires a permit for a parade.
Critical Analysis on “The Missing Piece to the Gang-Violence Debate.” Dan Gardner’s publish, “The Missing Piece to the Gang-Violence Debate”, is strongly controversial in his position against increasing enforcement of drug laws, and boosting penalties for violators. He believes that you should actually limit enforcement and hardship of sentencing when it comes to drugs. Was his argument persuasive enough in the essay to actually influence his wishes into society? Personally, I don’t think so. Gardner’s ideas are too drastic and I believe he didn’t have enough support in his argument that his plans would actually decrease the murders in gang violence.
Because of the attitude change, “ the shift might seem natural”(Ephron 46). President Obama states that he doesn’t want a recurrence of what happened to military leaders in 1993. President Bill Clinton forced gay assistance in the military resulting in disobedience amongst members of the units. Obama also states that there will be major changes to the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy in his effort to repeal the act, although parts of the government still believe homosexuals to be a “security threat”(Cary
Marriage is the most important social institution, and it is a formality for the perpetuation of procreation; hence same sex marriage cannot meet this requirement. In other words, same sex marriage does not aid in procreation, which sustains our species. Same sex marriage will destroy our society. Some believe that although gay couples cannot produce children, they can have adopted children and fulfill a social need. That may seem like a good idea, but I am sure that there must be differences between a child who grows up in an environment with same sex couples than with regular heterosexual parents.
In the article titled “The Folly of Capital Punishment”, Jeffrey Reinam concludes that capital punishment is immoral to our society; and thus, should not be legalized. Reinam reasons the death penalty is unjust, inhuman, and goes against the progress of civilization. Reinam’s primary argument and rebuttal to Ernest Van Den Haags deterrence argument, is that the death penalty goes against the advancement of civilization. Reinam explains that throughout history we take steps to "lower tolerance for one's own pain and that suffered by others". Due to the states high visibility, size, and moral authority, it is capable to have an impact on citizens beyond the immediate act it authorizes.
Dear Admission Board, I cannot be seen through a color-blind lens and do not wish to be. Race is an important factor of who I am and how I am perceived, which is the case for all human beings, at least in the United States. Pretending not to see race doesn’t mean you don’t see it and removing race from the admissions’ equation forces schools to be blind to one of the key factors in people’s lives. Therefore, affirmative action is continually needed to counteract the effects of racial discrimination, provide reparations for the lingering effects of past discrimination and use it as tool to lead social and economic equality. Affirmative action provided us with a slight counterbalance to the powerful force called white privilege.