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appeal to tradition - suggesting that moving away from or abandoning a long-standing practice could have detrimental or even dangerous implications.

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- suggesting that moving away from or abandoning a long-standing practice could have detrimental or even dangerous implications.
: Ramaswamy argues for a return to a set of ideological "common ideals," suggesting that the modern societal emphasis on diversity has been harmful to national unity and prosperity. more...

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- suggesting that moving away from or abandoning a long-standing practice could have detrimental or even dangerous implications.
: Dixon calls for a return to public schools focusing on the three R’s (reading, writing, and arithmetic), suggesting that modern Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in any form is harmful to children. more...

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- suggesting that moving away from or abandoning a long-standing practice could have detrimental or even dangerous implications.
: Masters appeals to a time when the military refused to recognize non-binary identities, suggesting that any policies promoting gender inclusivity undermine its effectiveness and readiness. more...