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Volume 69, Issue 81,
Monday, February 2, 2004
OPINION
Right and wrong
often absolute
I've been told it's wrong to tell others they are wrong.
(Consider that "logic" for only a moment, because your brain will probably
revolt if you contemplate it for too long.) All humans are equal, my peers
instruct me, so clearly, saying someone is wrong is saying that your opinion
or belief is better than theirs, which cannot possibly be tolerant. But
wait ? if I shouldn't be intolerant, it must be wrong to be intolerant,
right? So, it's only right to tell someone they're wrong if they are being
intolerant of others' beliefs, but any other opinions that could possibly
be conceived are never wrong.
Society offers shallow absolution
They're playing with my emotions. I fall into their trap
every time. Have you been a victim of their devious ways? Chain letters
? the cybernetic symbol of the virus of human solidarity.
Culture's meant to be shared
I know everyone is recovering from the Super Bowl, but
let me remind you that Sunday marked the beginning of Black History Month.
I am not completely Afro-centric, but I believe that knowing your own culture
is vital to developing as a complete individual. Knowing another person's
culture makes you more tolerant to differences and more able to understand
others.
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