Do all you can to work against this impulse for moral supremacy, and broaden your Cornell experience by engaging with opposing and challenging views. History is full of moral crusades, and we needn’t look far to identify harmful movements of the past, such as pogroms of the 20th century. But there are honorable moral crusades, such as that of the Civil Rights Movement, that ushered in a much more moral society. Also consider that Cornell has been through its fair share of moral crusades. Daniel Obaseki is a fourth year student in the College of Arts and Sciences and the President of the Cornell Political Union.

Source: Daily Sun January 31, 2024 07:18 UTC