I would like to comment on Ms. Kasavan’s letter regarding the “Justice for All” exhibit. In her first paragraph, she states that there were people left feeling more confused and uncertain about where they stand on the issue of abortion after viewing the exhibit. Since I would have a hard time believing that a pro-life […]
Author Archives: Kevin Cumblidge
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Bravo to the straw-man argument
In response to Mr. Allen’s letter I must say, bravo! What a wonderful example of a straw-man argument. In my original letter I explained how, by being “pro-responsibility,” one could be against killing the unborn (i.e. pro-life) and yet still support the death penalty for someone guilty of a crime carrying that punishment. I also […]
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Abortion, the death penalty and political labels
If an average person said something like “people who call themselves ‘pro-life,’ and yet support the death penalty are idiots,” I would probably let it slide. I have a problem with political science senior saying it; however, because it indicates a lack of depth of scholarly inquiry. Looking at this apparent oxymoron just a little […]
