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In other words, why give the

Beetlejuice — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 17:47:13 +0000

In other words, why give the bombers a footnote in history? Do they deserve to be remembered for their act of savagery against innocent bystanders? Wouldn't observing the anniversary of that day be the same as creating an annual day of mourning in which they will be forever remembered until the end of time for their actions?

However, people do have short memories. For instance, everyone knows about Pearl Harbor, but not too many people remember the significance of the day or the day itself. ... it's been forgotten in time. And soon, the last remaining survivors of the day on the island will be gone and so too will the last marine and sailor who fought in the theater. Once they're gone, only the US Navy will remember and honor them, and perhaps a nightly news segment somewhere in America.

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Ramona — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 14:17:19 +0000

In reply to Thanks, Mona. And I am also

Thanks, Mona. And I am also

Doctor Cleveland — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 01:19:32 +0000

In reply to Beautifully written, Doc. I

Thanks, Mona. And I am also glad that you looked up Joan Benoit.

If I got you to learn about her ... mission accomplished!

You are correct and I stand

Richard Day — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 00:16:01 +0000

In reply to A German guy(either Grote or

You are correct and I stand corrected. 80% could not vote and that figure would include women of course. This all after the changes made by Solon,an ancestor of Plato.

Oh I had another thought that

Richard Day — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 00:13:20 +0000

In reply to A German guy(either Grote or

Oh I had another thought that will not go away.

Did the actual elegible voters in 1789 really comprise more than 20% of its inhabitants?

Slaves could not vote of course.

Women could not vote.

In many places, men without property could not vote.

I guess this more modern cradle of democracy (with a small 'd') was not much more progressive than Ancient Athens. hahahahah

Even with the wisdom of the 6th century progressive, Solon.

A German guy(either Grote or

Aaron Carine — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 21:47:05 +0000

In reply to I keep thinking of the

A German guy(either Grote or Gomme, I don't remember which) estimated that somewhat over a third of the population of Athens/Attica were slaves. That is still considered pretty credible.

Beautifully written, Doc. I

Ramona — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 20:05:06 +0000

In reply to The Marathon, Democracy

Beautifully written, Doc. I've never been to Boston but I surely don't want the bombing to be the only thing Boston is noted for from now on. I admire the marathon organizers and runners for keeping it real and not letting the event become what could be a decades-long maudlin memorial. Boston is much more than that.

I had to look up Joanie Benoit. Sorry. But I'm glad I did.

I keep thinking of the

Richard Day — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 21:12:30 +0000

In reply to The Marathon, Democracy

I keep thinking of the Spartans.

Boys were taken from their mamas at an early age and headed for the Greek Boy Scouts.

And they were taught how to kill by age six.

The Athenians held 80 percent? of their population as slaves.

Do what you are told.

Sorry, but this sounds like the RNC today. hahahahah

But I love this blog.

Damn I love this blog.

No dynamite in those days.

And the Boston Marathon kept on with proper help from the security guys.

I ran two marathons in Minnesota in my thirties.

It is a fun run.

It is hard, and it takes real training.

And when you finish, you accomplished something.

I miss those days.

Thank you..