The notion that 19 year olds have any superior wisdom to anyone is actually somewhat humorous. Back in the 60's, they had the morally relevant claim that subjection to the draft entitled them to a voice.
Not so in 2024, concerning Israel and Iran (no one is protesting for actual Palestinian rights.) Strike if you will, and accept the cons…
The notion that 19 year olds have any superior wisdom to anyone is actually somewhat humorous. Back in the 60's, they had the morally relevant claim that subjection to the draft entitled them to a voice.
Not so in 2024, concerning Israel and Iran (no one is protesting for actual Palestinian rights.) Strike if you will, and accept the consequences of suspension, expulsion, or simple academic failure.
But, please, give up the notion that any superior morality is at work here.
I taught 18 year olds for 30 years. If any creature on earth overestimates its abilities and competence more than the American 18 year old I don’t know of it. I’d listen to a 13 year old before an 18 year old.
The notion that 19 year olds have any superior wisdom to anyone is actually somewhat humorous. Back in the 60's, they had the morally relevant claim that subjection to the draft entitled them to a voice.
Not so in 2024, concerning Israel and Iran (no one is protesting for actual Palestinian rights.) Strike if you will, and accept the consequences of suspension, expulsion, or simple academic failure.
But, please, give up the notion that any superior morality is at work here.
I taught 18 year olds for 30 years. If any creature on earth overestimates its abilities and competence more than the American 18 year old I don’t know of it. I’d listen to a 13 year old before an 18 year old.