I plan on writing about this on Substack but for now will note that in recent years students have appeared to be more apt to level accusations than to argue for a particular side.
The idea that accusation is sufficient is very dangerous. The ability to convince instead of simple intimidation requires the ability to research and reason.
Absent those positive skills, we're at the mercy of smash and grab artists.
Just as a mother and a father are key members of a family, so too is reason a key part of education.
Unfortunately, a great deal of modern education has focused on accusation more than serious analysis.
[Let's call Rudyard Kipling a racist and dismiss anything he ever wrote.]
Healthy debates would be an important way to foster crucial skills.
And here is the simple question that should be frequently asked:
What are the best arguments for the opposing side?
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