Right-wing nationalism and ideologies of the left usually promote diametrically opposed political programs, with the former centered more on culture and subjective identity and the latter more on social equality and economic justice. East Asia, like many places in the world, was torn by nationalist-leftist conflicts of varying sorts and degrees last century, with Western humanism thrown in for good measure. A brief review of three pieces of literature from and about that period will help delineate some factors in this conflict and propose elements required for a synthesis of nationalism, socialism, and humanism, using diverse relations to 20th century East Asian nationalism as the analytical framework. The Prout concept of socioeconomic regions will be proposed as the outline of an applied policy solution for these conflicts. Read More...............
Both of these women are about to experience
the miracle of birth. One of these pregnancies was planned; the other was just a pleasant surprise. There was never a question amongst their family members of the right to life of either child. Both will be welcome, held and loved by parents, grandparents and family members. This is the way it is supposed to be right? Our children are our lineage and collective gift to humanity. What is so special about these children is that they will not be amongst the 40 million this year that were “chosen” as unwanted and Aborted. They have a right to life and love because their mothers want them too. And the others?
