I don’t (as a rule) plan to get political in this blog, but if using wine can help our country regain some civility, and achieve progress, I’m all for it!
It’s been said that the ancient Greeks realized that debate under the influence of alcohol was more open, honest, and truthful. They had elaborate rituals called Drinking Parties-Symposiums. After all, it was much easier to speak one’s mind while somewhat inebriated (they never allowed full-on drunkenness though), and valuable information was much easier to gather – I’m sure we can all attest to our somewhat uncensored actions from time-to-time while under the influence.
“The symposium basically had a serious purpose. The purpose was serious conversation. In the midst of all the drinking philosophical questions were examined: What was the purpose of life? What is justice and truth? Can we live under unconditional loyalty? Are the gods to be trusted? Are women really inferior? Is drinking the answer? Many of Plato’s dialogues including the symposium were first conceived in a drinking party when questions asked and the tongue freed by wine would speak.” – Christopher Xenopoulos Janus
I say, let’s gather all our elected officials together. Let’s put them in party togas, give them comfy reclining couches, let the wine pour freely, and pose all the critical questions swirling around us today: Why it so hard to pass healthcare? Should corporate America really be the ones calling all the shots? Is there really a problem with allowing civil rights to every American citizen regardless of race, age, gender, or sexual orientation? Is it better to invest in improved incarceration for our criminals, or improved schools for our children? The list goes on and on…
The current system doesn’t seem to be working to well, maybe this is worth a try, if nothing else, it sure would be interesting to hear what they have to say with their filters turned off! Even better, it should be broadcast uninterrupted like the State of the Union address is. This would beat any carefully moderated political debate in helping me make my voting decisions! What do you think?
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