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- Moral crusades can distract from government overreach and disregard unintended consequences, contributing to polarization and lack of productive discourse.
- Moral crusades create a heightened sense of division and vigilance, impacting vulnerable individuals and discouraging open and rational conversation.
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Thomas Sowell's Concept of Moral Crusades
Thomas Sowell identified 11 characteristics of moral crusades, including framing issues as a battle between good and evil, pinning blame on an identifiable villain, and providing moral superiority and meaning to its proponents. These crusades often distract from government overreach and disregard unintended consequences. Sowell cites examples such as the crusades against eugenics, DDT, and overpopulation. The emotional appeal and moral certainty associated with these crusades can override reason and logical analysis. The prevalence of numerous crusades in society today contributes to polarization and a lack of productive discourse.
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