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THE PIMP

From time immemorial, pimps have been treated as parasites who prey on prostitutes. But in a fair assessment, an examination of the true function of the pimp must be made.

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THE MALE CHAUVINIST PIG

The women’s liberation movement is an amalgam of different programs and composed of diverse groups with differing aims. The discriminating intellect may accept some of the aims, purposes, motivations, and programs of women’s liberation, and reject others. It would be folly to treat as equivalent a host of different values and attitudes merely because they have been packaged together.

II. MEDICAL

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THE DRUG PUSHER

The drug business, an evil business, is responsible for agonizing deaths, crime, robbery, enforced prostitution, and often murder. The addict is usually marked for life, even after “kicking the habit.” During the addictive period, the addict is a helpless slave to the drug, willing to enter into any degradation to secure “one more fix.”

How then can the evil nature of the drug pusher be questioned? How can we even presume to look upon him with favor?

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THE DRUG ADDICT

At the present time, with the intense discussion on the evils of heroin addiction, it is well to heed the old adage—“listen to both sides of the story.” Among the many reasons for this, and perhaps most important, is the fact that if everyone is against something (particularly heroin addiction), one can assume that there is something which can be said in its favor. Throughout mankind’s long and disputatious history, the majority opinion has, the majority of times, been wrong.

III. FREE SPEECH

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THE BLACKMAILER

At first glance it is not hard to answer the question, “Is blackmail really illegitimate?” The only problem it would seem to pose is, “Why is it being asked at all?” Do not blackmailers, well … blackmail people? And what could be worse? Blackmailers prey on people’s dark hidden secrets. They threaten to expose and publicize them. They bleed their victims, and often drive them to suicide.

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THE SLANDERER AND LIBELER

It is easy to be an advocate of free speech when it applies to the rights of those with whom one is in agreement. But the crucial test concerns controversial speech—statements which we may consider vicious and nasty and which may, in fact, even be vicious and nasty.

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THE DENIER OF ACADEMIC FREEDOM

More crocodile tears have been shed over the issue of academic freedom than perhaps any other. Academics are possibly more eloquent on this freedom than any other topic receiving their attention. In the eyes of some, it seems to be equated with the very basis of Western civilization! Hardly a day passes without indignant statements from the American Civil Liberties Union over some real or imagined violation of academic freedom.

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THE ADVERTISER

Advertising has long had a “bad press.” The case against it is detailed and seemingly compelling. It is claimed that advertising entices people, forcing them to buy products they would otherwise not buy. It preys on the fears and psychological weaknesses of people. It is misleading, with its juxtaposition of a beautiful woman and a commercial product, implying that she is somehow part of the deal. It is foolish, what with its contests, marching bands, and jingles. It is an insult to our intelligence.