From: "Graham Gartshore", [EMAIL PROTECTED] Democracy is about having a referendum on every issue. You are correct on the subject of Democracy. In ancient Greece only people of noble blood were allowed to rule, something like the system we have here in the UK today. It was a noble persons right to rule and he would step forward and put his name down for the job. He was affectionately called a Tyrant. One such Tyrant thought he would be smart an set up a deal with the feared Spartans, a local crowed of nutters. In those day's Greece was split into many provinces and Athens was just one of many, not all that important. The Spartans were the football louts of their day and the rest of Greece feared them. The Tyrant and the Spartans formed an alliance and took control of Athens but the locals were none to happy. One night they took to the streets and set about sorting the problem out. The Tyrant and his band of men took refuge in the Acropolis but were soon overcome by the people. Now the people were in control and decided to form a Democracy. Every 9 day's they would meet to discuss policies and referendums, every one had a right to vote, a white stone for yes and a black stone for no, it was that simple. Yes I have been watching the History Channel. In this country Kings and Queens come and go, Lords make decisions, Governments make up policies one day and another Government changes them the next. Just think one day Sir Elton John or Sir Paul McCartney might make it to the Lords and make us all buy their music. What we desperately need in this country is a written declaration for the people by the people. Graham Cybershooters website: http://www.cybershooters.org List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___________________________________________________________ T O P I C A The Email You Want. http://www.topica.com/t/16 Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Your Favorite Topics
