These two arguments can not exist side-by-side in the logical mind. One of them must be incorrect. IMHO discrimination, intimidation, and the long history of it in the United States demands affirmative action. Had the original perpetrators of the horrors of Slavery made good on their conditions of surrender and supplied the famous "40 acres and a mule" the multiplication of penalties might not be due now. Yet the 150 years of, not just inaction, but out-right insurrection and repression of the People due this restitution in addition to the accumulated tremendous wealth of these same perpetrators demands justice in the form of affirmative action. And more.
Advice to the young...and old.
Kosciuszko's Advice to a Youth To do honor to your family and yourself and at my recommendation, you must reread what follows every day so that it will be engraved on your memory on which your well being will depend. Rise at four in the summer and six in the winter. Your first thoughts must be directed towards the Supreme Being; worship Him for a few minutes. Set yourself to work with reflection and intelligence, either at your prescribed duty carried out in the most scrupulous manner, or perfect yourself in some science in which you should have true mastery. Avoid lying under any circumstances in your life, but always be frank and loyal and always tell the truth. Never be idle but be sober and frugal even hard on yourself while indulgent to others. Do not be vain nor an egotist (1763 https://www.etymonline.com/word/egoist). Before speaking or answering on something, reflect and consider well in order not to lose your point and say something stupid. Never fail to give due recogniti...
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