Liberals and neoconservatives do not end ISIS because they have accepted the moral code of self-sacrifice.
As demonstrated in The Iraq War, American leadership has accepted the idea that, since in modern war zones it is impossible to tell enemies apart from civilians, American soldiers must be sacrificed in order to spare the killing of civilians. What does this policy of “just war” represent, but a denial of reality?
In light of the outrage of ISIS and our own leaders’ moral inability to fight back, Americans face a fundamental alternative.
One choice: To unplug the television and continue to “hope” for “change.”
Another choice: To identify the proper moral code and to defend that code with all vigor.
This article is from Sean Edwards, who blogs here. Thanks for allowing me to re-post your outstanding article!
Around the world people believe healthcare is a human right. There are advocacy groups that believe every person has the right to direct access to modern medicine.
This is one of the most noble goals we as a society should have. Every person should have access to modern healthcare.
But something dangerous happens when we label access to healthcare as a natural right.
