[PEN-L] morality politics

In a previous message, I cited Robert (not Wilhelm) Reichs view that the Dems or the anti-Bush people in general[*] should embrace moral argument (as opposed to policy-speak) and Michael Perelman agreed. We must be conscious that this involves moral conflict (and not just class

Re: [PEN-L] morality politics

- Original Message - From: Devine, James [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a previous message, I cited Robert (not Wilhelm) Reich's view that the Dems - or the anti-Bush people in general[*] - should embrace moral argument (as opposed to policy-speak) and Michael Perelman agreed. We must be conscious

Re: [PEN-L] morality politics

Ian writes:My guess is that what we need is a reframing of moral argument that massively shifts the justificatory burden onto the Right: What is the justification for homophobia?... The goal of such simple questions could be directed at pointing out just how much capriciousness,