Post by macanno35 on Nov 11, 2011 17:33:00 GMT -5
We as Americans live in a society in which morals play a large role. Whether one notices it or not, we instantly look down upon those who do not follow the proper moral standards that once tied to our country’s Puritan ancestors. While we are said to be nondenominational nation, our founding fathers have clearly left their mark on the way in which we as Americans view and perceive different aspects of society. The remnants of Puritan values and the way in which we view sin in almost anything can be seen so commonly in America today. One example of this Puritan influence on our perceptions and morals is how the American media is paying such a large deal of attention towards the promiscuous past of Republican primary candidate, Herman Cain.
The way in which Americans are obsessing and ridiculing the accusations of moral wrongs made upon Herman Cain truly reflects the Puritan base that their country was once established by. In recent allegations, Cain has been accused of having sexually harassed up to four women, both verbally and physically. While these accusations were originally denied back in the 1990s, and no one is sure of the truth at this point, it is very clear that these claims will severely damage Cain’s reputation and his standing in the upcoming primary elections. Many of his followers are nervous for the outcome of Cain’s eminence due to these claims. On November 7th, Mississippi Governor Hayley Barbour told the National Review that, “If there is any substance to the claims, if the American people believe that somebody has abused women, they are not going to elect him or her president. If this were taken as being true, and people believe it’s true, then I don’t think that can be overcome” (Eggen/Bacon, 2011). It is assumed in America that one must live life with a clean slate in order to be considered for any seat of influence. It is so important for one to be morally conscious in this establishment because of the puritanical leaders that once governed our nation. Whether the claims made upon Cain are truthful or not, the way in which society is reacting towards this sin reflects upon the way in which America was run when it was first established. Unlike any other nation, our puritanical past without a doubt has influenced the way in which we view sin and morals in American society, like the way in which the media is exposing Herman Cain.
Therefore, the Puritan base of America has truly influenced the way in which its citizens view their morals, and integrated it into the way society is ran, as seen in the recent obsession over the sexual harassment accusations made upon Republican primary candidate, Herman Cain. While the truth of such claims is still at subject, the way in which the media is ruining Cain’s reputation and his chance of election reflects the American value system and how highly we account for moral wrongs because of our original Puritan establishments. Cain’s ridicule can easily be related to that of Hester Prynne in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s, The Scarlet Letter. The way in which Hester is bashed and ruined because of her sins parallels to that of Cain and how he is condemned by American society due to these claims of sexual harassment. Therefore, even though America is seen as a nondenominational country, the presence of Puritan values from our previous establishments still remains with us till this day, and influences the way in which we perceive our morals.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/herman-cain-faces-sexual-harassment-allegations-from-fourth-woman/2011/11/07/gIQA8mZOxM_story.html
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The way in which Americans are obsessing and ridiculing the accusations of moral wrongs made upon Herman Cain truly reflects the Puritan base that their country was once established by. In recent allegations, Cain has been accused of having sexually harassed up to four women, both verbally and physically. While these accusations were originally denied back in the 1990s, and no one is sure of the truth at this point, it is very clear that these claims will severely damage Cain’s reputation and his standing in the upcoming primary elections. Many of his followers are nervous for the outcome of Cain’s eminence due to these claims. On November 7th, Mississippi Governor Hayley Barbour told the National Review that, “If there is any substance to the claims, if the American people believe that somebody has abused women, they are not going to elect him or her president. If this were taken as being true, and people believe it’s true, then I don’t think that can be overcome” (Eggen/Bacon, 2011). It is assumed in America that one must live life with a clean slate in order to be considered for any seat of influence. It is so important for one to be morally conscious in this establishment because of the puritanical leaders that once governed our nation. Whether the claims made upon Cain are truthful or not, the way in which society is reacting towards this sin reflects upon the way in which America was run when it was first established. Unlike any other nation, our puritanical past without a doubt has influenced the way in which we view sin and morals in American society, like the way in which the media is exposing Herman Cain.
Therefore, the Puritan base of America has truly influenced the way in which its citizens view their morals, and integrated it into the way society is ran, as seen in the recent obsession over the sexual harassment accusations made upon Republican primary candidate, Herman Cain. While the truth of such claims is still at subject, the way in which the media is ruining Cain’s reputation and his chance of election reflects the American value system and how highly we account for moral wrongs because of our original Puritan establishments. Cain’s ridicule can easily be related to that of Hester Prynne in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s, The Scarlet Letter. The way in which Hester is bashed and ruined because of her sins parallels to that of Cain and how he is condemned by American society due to these claims of sexual harassment. Therefore, even though America is seen as a nondenominational country, the presence of Puritan values from our previous establishments still remains with us till this day, and influences the way in which we perceive our morals.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/herman-cain-faces-sexual-harassment-allegations-from-fourth-woman/2011/11/07/gIQA8mZOxM_story.html
591 words