Conservative Donnybrook

Dr. Jack Kerwick posted a poorly reasoned piece on the Intellectual Conservative web site concerning the difference between, well, him and me.  He being the “Classical Conservative” (i.e. paleo-conservative) I representing the “Neo-Conservative” camp.  Dr. Kerwick begins his discussion by comparing a utilitarian’s opposition to abortion to that of natural law theorist’s.  Mr. Kerwick writes:

“The utilitarian opposes abortion because he believes that the general practice of abortion will in the long run cause more pain than pleasure for the greatest number of people. In stark contrast, the Roman Catholic natural law theorist opposes it because he thinks that abortion is inherently wrong, irrespective of consequences.”  So far so good, no objections here. He goes on to state how classical and neo-conservative philosophies differ in much the same way.   Kerwick then compares the classical and neocon perspectives in three areas; reason, morality and the State.

Reason/Knowledge
Kerwick states “Neo-conservatives endorse a trans-cultural, trans-historical conception of reason.  Reason…is ultimately capable of rising over and against [tradition].”  Classical conservatives on the other hand, according to Kerwick, believe “…reason is the product of…tradition.  [Reason*] consists not [of]…’self-evident truths’ but in unarticulated feelings, habits and customs….”

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Several home schooled hoodlums in Texas have been arrested for disturbing the grave of an 11-year old whom passed away in 1921.  Those arrested claimed to have smoked pot out of the skull of the deceased.  The claim has yet to be substantiated by police who are investigating the home schooled boys’ claims.

This is a disturbing story indeed.  What is wrong with some rolling papers or a old fashioned pipe?  These kids need to have their heads examined.  Only a first class nut job would think up such a disgusting and immoral past-time.

You may ask, “Why so much mention of the sick-o’s being ’home schooled’?”  And I am not sure, I just noticed that the Houston Chronicle made sure to throw it in at the end of their story.  What is their point?  That home schooling is so inherently evil that it produces pot smoking necrophiliacs?  Maybe the Chronicle will fill us in shortly.   

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