Dear P2P,
I dont think the American Constitution has ever been "of by and for" the
people, as we , and the rest of the readers, were meant to interpret it. For
one thing: who where the "people"? Certainly not the blacks or the indians, or
the women, for that matter. Or the poor. I think that all Constitutions wrap in
very beautiful terms the interests of a minority of powerful interests, that,
the actual powers are intent to protect and carry on protecting. See for
instance what is happening nowadays in Europe. But it is true that, in the
internet era, if we, the majority of citizens WANT to change this, we could do
it.
Thanks for keeping in contact. Best regards to all.
Carmen
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De: Mark Janssen <[email protected]>
Para: P2P Foundation mailing list <[email protected]>
CC: Tom Atlee <[email protected]>
Enviado: Viernes 11 de enero de 2013 2:05
Asunto: Re: [P2P-F] Fwd: Ancient Athens didn't have politicians. Is there a
lesson for us?
On Thu, Jan 10, 2013 at 12:45 AM, Michel Bauwens
<[email protected]> wrote:
> Subject: Ancient Athens didn't have politicians. Is there a lesson for us?
No, at least for America where we have a Constitution "of, by and for
the People". Athens didn't have a government of the People.
mark
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