[Vision2020] Democrats Support of Racism/Slavery

Dale Courtney dmcourtn@moscow.com
Thu, 23 Oct 2003 06:35:00 -0700


Peter wrote: 
> "Demagogues expand its citizen body by allowing in those of 
> illegitimate birth or born to only one citizen parent. If the 
> rabble grow too numerous, they create disorder and can 
> provoke the notable members of the population to resistance 
> against the democracy. This type of democracy is made 
> stronger by introducing institutions to mix everyone up 
> together, as Cleisthenes did at Athens. This type of 
> democracy promotes disorderly living, with a lack of control 
> over women, children, and slaves, and a toleration for 
> everyone living as he pleases, for the many prefer living 
> like this to living with prudence and moderation."
> 
> http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/cgi-bin/ptext?lookup=Aristot.+Pol.+1319b


Hey, everybody!  Peter's found himself a new website and discovered
Aristotle's writings. 

Next he'll be quoting from Plato's "Republic".

Good show!

Best,
Dale