Sapere Aude: Dare to Know
The battle cry of the Enlightenment, as outlined by 18th century German philosopher Immanuel Kant in his famous article ‘What is Enlightenment?’ In this short essay Kant warns us that there are many obstacles that stand in the way of our maturity, but that we must learn to think for ourselves. He says:
“It is so easy not to be of age. If I have a book which understands for me, a pastor who has a conscience for me, a physician who decides my diet, and so forth, I need not trouble myself. I need not think, if only I can pay – others will easily undertake the irksome work for me.”
Amanda Berry: “I’m Free Now”
“I’ve been kidnapped and I’ve been missing for 10 years and I’m, I’m here, I’m free now.” Those are the words Amanda Berry spoke to a 911 dispatch operator after neighbor Charles Ramsey helped her get out.
Berry, missing since 2003, was found at a Cleveland home Monday evening along with Gina Dejesus, kidnapped in 2004, and Michele Knight, kidnapped in 2002. All were in their teens or early 20′s when they vanished and have reportedly spent the past ten years as captives in the Ohio basement.
Authorities have arrested three brothers in connection with the kidnappings, ages 50 to 54. One of them, Ariel Castro, owned the house where the women, along with a 6 year old girl, were found.
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5 Year-Old Shots 2 Year-Old With Gun
Last week in southern Kentucky a 5 year-old boy shot and killed his 2 year-old sister with a .22-caliber rifle he’d been given last year for his birthday. It was an accident. According to Kentucky State Police Trooper Billy Gregory: “It’s just one of those nightmares, a quick thing that happens when you turn your back. In this part of the country, it’s not uncommon for a 5-year-old to have a gun…”
The gun used is marketed by Crickett and is designed specifically for children.
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