“A Modest Proposal,” takes advantage of the overlooked pamphlets, and constructs a ridiculous proposal. The author, Jonathan Swift, does this to illustrate how poor the social classes of Ireland was during its time of poverty in 1729. Swift proposes that babies from the underprivileged should be used to feeding and clothing thousands to improve Ireland’s economy and standard of living. He states this because many women were procreating, but were unable to provide for their children. Swift also states that his proposal would make the babies beneficial to the public. He looks at politicians to blame for the lack of concern towards the indifference in the decision making process, to resolve the poors’ state of living. Swift’s plan is a danger …show more content…
In further attempts, he argues that cannibalism is not as horrific as a mother having an abortion. That is incorrect because although aborting a fetus that is not fully developed is not considered murder in some states, it is still the same as killing and feeding on a baby. A baby that is simply a year old a can see, walk, and react to things. Swift is convinced that slaughtering babies is the answer to overpopulation in Ireland, but there are other options that could improve Ireland if the government were …show more content…
Kant’s “golden rule” says that all life is sacred, and that for no reason should it be sacrificed or taken unless it’s punishment for murder. Although this rule does not go with Swift’s proposal, it states to the audience that cannibalism is not the answer. The life of anyone should not be sacrificed. The use of cannibalism to reduce the population in Ireland is a violent scheme. Kant’s “golden rule” should be abided by because all lives are sacred and important. A parent that would sell a child into cannibalism or a mother that would have an abortion, should be actively tried since both actions are