"And indeed, the burden of Cassandra's "gift" is evident in mythology. She predicted the outcome of many disastrous events. In one memorable example, Cassandra announced the dire consequences of the Trojans accepting the infamous Wooden Horse from their Greek opponents. But as Apollo made certain, no one believed Cassandra when she warned her companions about the future. And this, in the end, was to be Cassandra's tragic fate."
Senator Boozer complains that a proposed tax cut would chiefly benefit the rich. He is right. When you restore a measure of freedom, the main beneficiaries are those whose rights have been most grossly violated by demagogues like Senator Boozer.
posted by The Cassandra Page @ 2:27 PM |
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