... his own home) " our table was plain and simple, our furniture was of the cheapest. For instance, my breakfast was a long time bread and milk (no tea), and I ate it out of a twopenny earthen porringer, with a pewter spoon."" He also recounted stories of less hardworking, more indulgent associates, and their subsequent downfalls, of which, he continues, is due to their chosen ... surroundings as Franklin, and still by just working hard become a strong, successful, intellectual member of society. Perhaps this can be acknowledged of eighteenth century America also, due to the varied backgro...

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... and promoting equality the correct way. Those who propose that politically correct language is the solution to racism and intolerance wish to deal with the problem with an adolescent "out of sight, out of mind" approach, but it is clear to the rest of the world that a problem that is not being talked about is still a problem. Fact of the matter is ... a violation of the rights that have upheld democracy. Perhaps comfort and sensitivity are beginning to upstage the real issues of prejudice. In "In Defense of Prejudice" Jonathan Rauch tactfully points out that soon, "any criticism of any ...

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