Roosevelt vs. Obama's Views on Egalitarianism

Back in the 19th century, President Roosevelt stated his views on egalitarianism by saying, "Women should have equal rights with men." [Selection 8] Roosevelt personally believed that women should also be homemakers rather than having a job.

President Obama also recently expressed his views on egalitarianism when he was faced with the conflict of whether to build an Islamic Mosque near Ground Zero. His stated his views by saying, “Muslims have the same right to practice their religion as anyone else in this country… This is America and our commitment to religious freedom must be unshakable. The principle that people of all faiths are welcome in this country, and will not be treated differently by their government, is essential to who we are. The writ of our Founders must endure.” On the contrary, President Obama believed that it wouldn't be wise of build a Muslim Mosque near Ground Zero because it will stir conflict and upset many Americans who are still recovering from the tragedy of 9/11.

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