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   Message 136,309 of 137,311   
   Evelyn C. Leeper to Gary McGath   
   Re: MT VOID, 10/11/24 -- Vol. 43, No. 15   
   13 Oct 24 21:15:54   
   
   From: evelynchimelisleeper@gmail.com   
      
   On 10/13/24 7:55 PM, Gary McGath wrote:   
   > On 10/13/24 11:03 AM, Evelyn C. Leeper wrote:   
   >>   
   >> Zakaria's central message is that successful revolutions occur   
   >> gradually, rooted in societal engagement rather than imposed   
   >> top-down.  His recommendations for strengthening democracy include   
   >> fostering family and community bonds through policies like paid   
   >> parental leave and national service, as well as maintaining a   
   >> balance between freedom and order.   
   >   
   > Where the "balance" consists of forcing people to serve the government   
   > by a top-down requirement.   
   >   
      
   Note that I did not write that; Gregory Frederick did in the issue of   
   the MT VOID to which you are responding.   
      
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