free thinking for Wednesday, May 7, 2008

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Wednesday, May 7, 2008

All Our Thanks to the Ancient Athenians

Democracy is when the ears of the few Are compelled to turn by the voice of many. Tyranny is when the voice of a few Compell the ears of the many to listen. Demagoguery is when the ears of the many Are persuaded by the voice of the few That theirs is the voice of the whole. The mind of the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Strum the Keys

How long Can mutinous hands Remain content to strum the keys, These lettered keys, Composing tunes that are not their own? Expressionless; answerless; ceaseless: Never questioning; just doing. How long Before they choose to change The relentless, monotonous, spiritless beat, And force the world to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Explore and consider the philosophy of the concept of free thought. I believe the concept of liberty has become warped somewhat in my lifetime. Does democracy have to take some responsibility for the failure of society to genuinly embrace freedom of thought.

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