In a message dated 97-06-08 10:14:27 EDT, you write: >And to answer your other question, Maggie, I don't think it's a matter of >intellectuals spreading their fine ideas on the fertile soil of the masses. >The influence and inspiration have to travel in both directions. But I >don't see the intellectuals doing their part. In fact, some of our most >prominent political theorists are still developing reasons why "unity" is a >bad thing. > > >Doug I agree. There does seem to be a fair amount of disillusionment within the ranks of intellectuals who are now blaming grass roots movements for not conforming to theory. Hopefully this, like teenage acne, will be a passing phase. maggie coleman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
