Dec 9, 2022·edited Apr 15Liked by Lawrence Krubner
Some people who are revered throughout history believed and did shocking things. We probably all know about how the founding fathers owned slaves, but Mahatma Ghandi also had some skeletons in his closet. Gloria Steinem made valuable contributions to the feminist movement, but she considered being transgender a form of cultural appropriation. As for cancel culture, it's not the biggest problem we face, but it is a problem. Universities aren't preparing students for citizenship in a democratic society by sheltering them from opposing points of view. Some students now argue openly for segregated dormitories on the grounds that racism is inevitable among students with different skin colors. They've come to the same conclusions as the segregationists in the 1950's for different reasons.
You either die the hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain (on twitter).
Some people who are revered throughout history believed and did shocking things. We probably all know about how the founding fathers owned slaves, but Mahatma Ghandi also had some skeletons in his closet. Gloria Steinem made valuable contributions to the feminist movement, but she considered being transgender a form of cultural appropriation. As for cancel culture, it's not the biggest problem we face, but it is a problem. Universities aren't preparing students for citizenship in a democratic society by sheltering them from opposing points of view. Some students now argue openly for segregated dormitories on the grounds that racism is inevitable among students with different skin colors. They've come to the same conclusions as the segregationists in the 1950's for different reasons.