ATHENS ROLES
Radical democrats: Kainien Morel
Christine Stuckey
Melissa Williams
Moderate democrats: John Nelson
Julianna Peterson
Oligarchs: David Dennard
Marie Carroll
Shannon Carroll
Socratics: Brandon Owens
Katie Putnam
Indeterminates: Emily Allen
Tasha Hauke
Nick Peterson
Drew Lasater
Ascen Saenz
Kathrin Stanger-Hall
Radical democrats: Kainien Morel
Christine Stuckey
Melissa Williams
Moderate democrats: John Nelson
Julianna Peterson
Oligarchs: David Dennard
Marie Carroll
Shannon Carroll
Socratics: Brandon Owens
Katie Putnam
Indeterminates: Emily Allen
Tasha Hauke
Nick Peterson
Drew Lasater
Ascen Saenz
Kathrin Stanger-Hall
posted by Prof. Dix | 10:17 AM
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Fellow Athenians, as we begin our first Assembly session we request that you look back and consider the source of these troubled years that have hopefully now come to pass. Was not democracy the start of our troubles? Democracy led by the uneducated masses and their desires? Because we Athenians followed our desires and sought only personal gain we voted to abuse our relationship with the Delian League whose purpose was to provide protection from the Persians. Because of our greed and lust for power we, Athenians, exploited that relationship. We allowed ourselves to be persuaded by our appetites prompting Sparta’s fear of an impending Athenian Empire led by the every whim and wish of the mob. Sparta’s fear caused them to lead a military expedition against Athens leading to the Peloponnesian War and the institution of the 30 Tyrants. To once again allow ourselves to be governed by the uneducated masses would mean that we are ignoring our history and dishonoring those who fought for a better Athens from Theseus to our own fathers, as well as to the Gods who have given us a second chance. Let us learn from our history, our mistakes and triumphs, not repeat it, which will surely happen if the fate of our beloved Athens is placed within the hands of uneducated rulers who know nothing of the love of wisdom. Let us forgive the debts of our countrymen and let us unite together in the pursuit of a common goal: a stronger more prosperous Athens with justice as its foundation. The lesson we can learn from these past years of turmoil and strife is the key to ensuring a triumphant, prosperous, and just future for the great city of Athens. We must call for establishment of an educated ruling group of people who shun personal monetary and social gain and seek only to establish and uphold justice…
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