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Date Posted: 09:14:24 02/15/02 Fri
Author: Dave Gately
Subject: Re: Topic 2
In reply to: Mr. Curboy 's message, "Topic 2" on 06:57:46 02/13/02 Wed

Pericles had every right to be proud of Athens. The Athenian government in itself was something to be proud of. The Athenian cvilisation was almost flawless, for instance: "But while the law secures equal justice to all alike in their private disputes, the claim of excellence is also recognized. When a citizen is in any way distinguished, he is preferred to the public service, not as a matter of privilege, but as the reward of merit," said Pericles in "The Funeral Oration for National Heroes." Pericles listed numerous reasons as to why Athens' government epitomizes Democracy. This city-state was extremely advanced. Obviously this government plan was well thought out and took many great minds to configure. Of course one would boast about their government if everything were to run smoothly. This city-state's stability and discipline was unmeasurable. "We rely not upon management or trickery, but upon our own hearts and hands," said Pericles in "The Funeral Oration for National Heroes." This quote summarizes the foundation of the Athenian government; they were not worried about what everyone else was doing, they did things their own way and it worked.

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[> Re: Topic 2 -- Colin Martin, 09:15:21 02/15/02 Fri

Yes I think that they do have the right to feel as proud as they are about Athens. Since there were few cities back then, they had little competition to be the best. Pericles probably did not spend too much time in the other cities. He most likely grew up in Athens makeing it seem the best to him. If you think about the place where you spent most of your life, you are probably attached to it and think that it is better than most other places that you visit. He had pride in where he was from and where he lives. He has every right to think that Athens is the best. If I want to say that the town that i live in is the besty, I would be allowed to aswell.

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