Someone call George Strombolopoulos -- he will definitely want to check out his hero's thesis:
Douglas proposed, as the first and foremost solution to the subnormal family, segregation, and sterilization. These two ‘remedies’ are the most callous and inhumane of his proposals, yet they are deemed primary. Furthermore, his characterization of the subnormal is more akin to one describing animals than human beings. One could argue that ignorance and lack of experience would compel one to hold such a callous view, but we must keep in mind, that Douglas worked extensively with the poor in the United States prior to the writing of the thesis. He knew the poor intimately, he knew their loves, hates, downfalls, and strengths. And, like any compassionate person who works with any disadvantaged group, Douglas should have been moved to empathy. Yet, there is no evidence of this.
It is possible to revoke the CBC's Greatest Canadian award?
Great work by Celestial Junk.
(Via Kate McMillan.)
# posted by Adam Daifallah : 11:14 AM
