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Category: Martín Saps

Libertarian, Not Conservative

Posted on November 5, 2016March 31, 2017 by Benjamin

The fact that countless “never Trump” Republicans plan to vote for Johnson reflects a misguided belief that Libertarian ideas are inherently Conservative.

“No Fly No Buy”and the Second Amendment

Posted on October 14, 2016March 31, 2017 by Benjamin

So long as the Second Amendment is in place, it is impossible to implement many “common sense” gun laws; lawmakers’ hands are tied because having gun ownership considered a “right” rather than a “privilege” supersedes any logical bill regarding firearms.

The Uniquely American Sit

Posted on September 9, 2016March 31, 2018 by Benjamin

Beyond Colin Kaepernick’s fundamental right to refuse to stand and salute the flag, the fact that Black Americans are second class citizens needs to be recognized.

Can it Be Justified? The European Debate Over the Burka

Posted on August 29, 2016March 31, 2017 by Benjamin

It is obvious that banning the Burka or Burkini is illogical, hurts religious freedom and does absolutely nothing to curb the spread of radical Islam as its advocates claim.

The Dangers of Moral Absolutism

Posted on August 19, 2016March 31, 2017 by Benjamin

By understanding how disgraced ideas were perceived in their time, we can detect parallels in our own society and progressively work toward a better future.

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