Anglocentrism

One of my key focuses is on the anglocentrism of the world. In particular, I consider the normalization and abject glorification of the US an utter absurdity. We are talking about a fundamentally broken country that cannot even provide basic healthcare to its citizens, that treats children so horrifically, that foments war and genocide across the world, that outright refuses to follow the basic principles of justice, to name just a few major evils. A major theme in my writing is an outright rejection of the notion that America's values are somehow the most modern, the most correct, some kind of 'standard' to be pinned up and aspired to.

Immigration

I am, myself, an immigrant. However, I am a light-skinned immigrant from a wealthy country, not a dark-skinned migrant from a poor country, therefore making me more 'desirable'. Isn't it disgusting that this distinction is so 'important'? I believe that anyone who moves to another country and makes contributions of any kind should be welcomed. There's a stark difference between a laborer who works 12 hours a day in the fields, versus a person who claims asylum and then lives on welfare for years. Those moving to 'your' country, and doing the work you don't want to do, ought to be thanked, not rounded up and treated like cattle. The manner in which the US treats immigrant children is particularly horrific.

Youth rights

I am a teacher who has worked with young people for many years, and I have also mentored many children and teens as a responsible MAP. As such, I have a fairly comprehensive understanding of youth at their various stages of development, and have noted a quite stark discrepancy between their realities and the ideals which are foisted upon them. While some protections are indeed necessary to keep children safe, the extent of the restrictions on their autonomy has reached an extreme level. In particular, a greater distinction between children and teens is needed, especially in anglo countries. As a teacher, I treat my students with a lot more respect than the stereotypical 'schoolmistress', and for that I am rewarded with fairly good behavior from my students.

Middle East

The Middle East is a complex issue for anyone, and even more so given my values. As a fairly libertarian person, and a devout atheist, I find Abrahamic religions more than a little distasteful. It can therefore be difficult to express support for any society that so fervently surrenders itself to Islamic dogma. Nonetheless, instability in the Middle East, being a product first of British and then later American interventionism, cannot be blamed so much on Islam itself as it can on the destabilizing effects of endless disruption by western actors. In addition to being wholly opposed to Israel and their genocide of Palestinian people, I support Iran's push to become a nuclear power to protect themselves from the pernicious influence of the US and and its allies. Middle Eastern states should do whatever they can to fight back against the west's continued attempts at imperialism.

MAP rights

Being a MAP who is very well-read on relevant academic literature, and a career teacher and mentor of young people, I support a radical revision on attitudes and laws related to MAPs and youth. These revisions must not be selfish to me as a MAP; they should be supported by the developmental realities that are currently suppressed by anglo-centric ideals. This ties in with my general support of youth rights. I believe, quite fundamentally, that any anti-MAP laws which do not protect young people must be abolished.

Other interests

You can also expect to see articles on my other interests, such as Asian politics, alcohol, education, psychology, medical research, and whatever else catches my attention.