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The Freedom of Sympathy

Keith Harrison

Ms. Joplin might convince you that you have to give everything up in order to be free.  Pat, concurs with his ideal of freedom.  Reflecting on the two views show something similar; a regret held against giving someone up.  Freedom is an increasingly complex concept.  If one accepts freedom as lacking in responsibility it aligns… Continue reading The Freedom of Sympathy

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Disposable

Keith Harrison

Among many things around my house that have been broken, I was asked, “Why don’t you just get a new one.  It would only cost $X!” To begin with, I want to be clear, in this case, $X does not mean just any amount.  In this case, $X means, to the speaker, a value that… Continue reading Disposable

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Medical condition, trust not trust

Keith Harrison

I know that I am far from perfect.  Anyone who is honest about themselves will admit that they have faults.  Among my many flaws are that I do not accept compliments. gifts, or help well, and I do not have a great experience with feeling emotions. This is not an exhaustive list and are, most… Continue reading Medical condition, trust not trust

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Then, they came for my privilege

Keith Harrison

They are coming for what I am privileged to, so I say, “All lives matter.”

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It’s natural, or is it?

Keith Harrison

I observe that if sexuality, et al, is natural, them sexuality, et al, is determined by the creator (i.e. god).

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I’m not going to wear this mask anymore!

Keith Harrison

My discomfort with living in my own skin has attempted to resolve that conflict by giving of what I can

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Teacher Evaluation Models for Police to Work With the Community

Keith Harrison

As a teacher I admit that there are systemic problems that plague poor students in the educational system.  For most of my career I have taught in urban schools, but I have also taught for several years in rural schools.  I grew up going to school in a regional school district.  There were students who… Continue reading Teacher Evaluation Models for Police to Work With the Community