Hi Ronald - While I don't really believe that morality is relative, clearly society's ideas of right and wrong evolve over time. And, as in the case of the "war on drugs" can often be influenced by the media or other messaging. Certainly you're not alone in questioning this. I'm honestly not sure what my opinion is, but I think it's important to ask the questions!
Espero que te vaya bien en tus estudios :) One of my high school teachers had this quote on the wall, which the internet attributes to Ezra Pound: “The sum of human wisdom is not contained in any one language."
Hello Nate. I've been reading your blog. I like the intellectual points you make about Poe's "The Raven". Hearing you speak about it is like rediscovering a forgotten favorite storyteller, Poe. In High School one of our literature teachers read his short story "ATell-Tale Heart" to us. I was sitting on the edge of my seat anticipating each sentence through the entire short story. She read the story to us with such intensity and emotion we hung on her every word. Thank You for reminding us of one of America's artistic geniuses. No matter what his shortcomings or faults. He is one of our greats. I'm going to make it a goal to try and read all of Poe that I can. I should have done it long ago. Thanks for reminding me of his great stories. You may also be interested in Charles Baudelaire, the French poet who translated Poe's works into french. As well, Arthur Rimbaud, another French poet that influenced modern literature, music, arts and prefigured surrealism. Thank you for your enlightenment. Hope all is well with you. Hang in there. Talk to you later.
Thanks for writing! I finished the transcription for your post and it was very thought-provoking. I hope you are able to make the most of your time and continue learning. Good luck with persuading others to join you - you are quite right that ignorance is easier but it doesn't get you very far!
well done this is a true story and I hope it will help someone sons or daughter cause an innocence child went to prison grew up to become a strong black man I know it for a fact cause the child which became a man is my son my name is Gloria Gamble Trevin Gamble I am proud of you Stay Strong And keep the Faith Your Freedom is coming
Johnny! I know it's been ages since I've written, but life got really hectic there for a while. I'm at a new address, and I'll update you in the letter that I'm working on now. I'm so sorry it has been so long - I'm also sorry I missed your birthday! I hope it was as enjoyable as could be, given the circumstances. Anyway, once I get this letter finished, it will be off in the mail! So don't think I've forgotten you/no longer wish to write because that isn't the case at all!
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I hope you are able to make the most of your time and continue learning. Good luck with persuading others to join you - you are quite right that ignorance is easier but it doesn't get you very far!
Sincerely,
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