Comments for Libertas

Comment on The Issue of Multiculturalism by Simone

Simone — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 04:44:18 +0000

I found this article purely by accident, and I must say I appreciate your attitude toward the United States. As an expatriate American with faulty patriotism, it is helpful to be reminded that we don’t do everything wrong. Thank you for your well-written response to this difficult European question.

Comment on The Issue of Multiculturalism by Bharat

Bharat — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:47:51 +0000

Great article Ajay! I definitely think the model of the salad fits better in terms of assimilating while maintaining your cultural identity.

Comment on The Ethics of Torture by Vanessa

Vanessa — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 06:22:31 +0000

thanks for your comments and jason, that’s a good point. the evidence points squarely against torture as a functional method of gaining information. we can add that to the list of reasons we shouldn’t be doing it.

Comment on The Ethics of Torture by Jason Large

Jason Large — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 03:39:31 +0000

Torture also goes into the fact that for something which is morally grey for some and morally wrong for others, compounded into the fact that there is a large amount of evidence that the information gained from it is either not useful or flat out wrong. People being tortured will say anything to make it stop, but they aren’t going to want to help the people torturing them.

Comment on The Ethics of Torture by Annie Drelles

Annie Drelles — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:43:08 +0000

I think you make a great point Vanessa. What’s the point of having a constitution if we throw it away whenever there is a crisis? Isn’t that when we need it most?

Comment on The West Wing and the Death Penalty by Jason Large

Jason Large — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 18:06:10 +0000

The question that comes to my mind as I read this is, as an elected leader… elected on one’s own ideals, should Bartlet’s view on the death penalty due to a religion be about who he is and why he was elected president? By this I mean, shouldn’t he do what he personally believes is right because he is known to be religious and was still elected by the people knowing that?

What’s the difference between how one interprets faith and one interprets law?

Comment on The West Wing and the Death Penalty by Brendan

Brendan — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:57:47 +0000

I like a media outlet that let’s Naomi comment on West Wing

Comment on The West Wing and the Death Penalty by Vanessa

Vanessa — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 08:02:49 +0000

Hi there Naomi! This is a very cool article – and especially contemporary. A lot of people nowadays cite religion as their reasons for making political decisions, a trend which I find kind of disturbing because the original separation between church and state was to protect the plurality of beliefs out there. All beliefs are supported equally, and none can influence the govt. A lot of people seem to have forgotten that as of late…

Comment on Cassidy’s Corner: Healthcare – One Step at a Time by Naomi

Naomi — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:52:39 +0000

Great article Brendan! Knowing what is actually in any piece of legislation is incredibly important, news sources always have some slant to it. Everyone should utilize thomas.loc.gov to learn about any legislation- it has the full text and explanations.

Comment on Cassidy’s Corner: Healthcare – One Step at a Time by Bharat

Bharat — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:14:36 +0000

Good article Brendon. I think the silent majority of Americans agree with this bill and over the next few years,as they begin to see the benefits of HCR, they will come to appreciate the magnitude of the impact it made on their lives