tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549685510263891817.post6657426280714067204..comments2023-09-02T14:08:57.825+01:00Comments on Culture Shock & Writer's Block: What We Don't LearnJohn Aridihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06012327599383919659noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3549685510263891817.post-52168237034128222882016-06-27T23:35:53.493+01:002016-06-27T23:35:53.493+01:00Political science and political philosophy are tau...Political science and political philosophy are taught at uk universities thank God. We can use literature to teach children the concept of democracy as we understand it. A classical education serves as a basis for many who understand and respect various political concepts. Perhaps some voters regretted their decision post referendum but that is usual in any election. The remainstream media has ensured we view the decision in a negative light. Well, it is my view that voters knew exactly what they were voting for. They listened to the dire warnings and instead chose democracy over elite, wholly unaccountable rule. And why wouldn't they? Can we put a price on democratic freedom? Post Brexit, the EU are ramping up their plans for an (essentially German) superstate. The financial markets may be upset but again, what price democracy? Voters knew exactly what they were voting for. A recent poll found that top 3 reasons for voting leave were: EU superstate fears 2) EU army fears 3)pressure on public services due to free movement. The scare tactics by both sides largely fell on deaf ears. Interestingly, the EU education prog does not include political philosophy and therefore intentionally excludes democratic concepts. Deliberate? I think so. Money isn't everything but freedom is. Moominhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08411970866858871298noreply@blogger.com