The Paradox of Cultural Relativism
An skeptical essay on the paradox of cultural relativism when taken to an extreme. My stance is that cultural relativism is only valid in a limited scope and should not be used to justify barbaric and supertitious societies.
Praying Mantis Photos
Photos of a small brown praying mantis scouring garden plants for prey.
Major Directory Changes at ShawnOlson.Net
Topics pages now only list articles by Shawn Olson and very close friends and family.
Education in Debt
The assumption that a diploma means educated is not well founded.
April 20, 2006 Newsletter
April 20, 2006 Newsletter with news relating to music, science-fiction and photography.
The loving neighborhood – For Residents Only
Communites want to stop teenage crime, but continue to take away legitimate outlets for youthful activities.
A Perspective on Patriotism
Essay about patriotism, nationalism and America.
too far behind
Poem on staying focused on goals, keeping high standards and avoiding drift.
Adults shoot kids with paintball gun
On Nov 10-11, 2002, adults fired paintballs at neighborhood kids from 237 Fremont Court.
