THE VOICE OF REASON Solon, (born c. 630 BCE—died c. 560 BCE), Athenian statesman, known as one of the Seven Wise Men of Greece (the others were Chilon of Sparta, Thales of Miletus, Bias of Priene, Cleobulus of Lindos, Pittacus of Mytilene, and Periander of Corinth). Solon ended exclusive aristocratic control of the government, substituted a system of control by the wealthy, and introduced a new and more humane law code. He was also a noted poet.
Saturday, 30 January 2010
Chilcot Enquiry should be an lllegal Wars Tribunal
There might have been a point to the Chilcot Enquiry if it ends in the execution of all who voted for the war. That would be an object lesson to leaders who propose wars, start wars and conduct aggressive vanity wars that are subsequently lost at great cost the nation's coffers and international reputation.
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