On Abortion
Someone once said and I quote, “I used to be an unborn child.” By the same logic, all corpses used to be living humans. Is the corpse, then, a “former living person” entitled to equal rights and protection as such?

On American History
Andrew Jackson represents the epitome of the mass-catering politician, the charlatan who attracts the gullible crowds like flies to a fluorescent bulb by the flair of his personality.

Ironically, the United States government of the 19^th century was responsible for creating many of its own “Indian problems”. But alas, public opinion determined Indian policy. As a democratic institution, the government had no choice but to eventually yield to persistent demands for removal or retaliation.

Regarding immigration, I beg to differ with the fin-de-siecle nativists and modern population control advocates—America thrives on immigration. Vital to the health of every nation is the influx of new ideas, just as a diverse gene pool best ensures the survival of the species. If immigrants are barred from one country, they will simply pile up elsewhere and exacerbate problems in one area of the world instead of another. And what does it matter where on our fragile planet, as it ultimately affects everyone?

American isolationism during the early 20th century was incompatible with its status as a world power and its far-flung influence and business interests. As American businesses had already penetrated into many countries, especially following the end of World War I, America’s decisions had repercussions not only domestically, but also on those nations within its influence. National sovereignty is understandably important, but just as personal freedom has its limits, so sovereignty must have its parameters. Nations, groups, and individuals must be held accountable for their actions.

On Anthropology
The term “missing link” is misleading because every specimen is a link in and of itself in a chain of such links.

       

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