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To: ultima ratio; RnMomof7
***I'm more like a gadfly than a Catholic fundie, I think.***

"Socrates became known as the Gadfly of Athens (after the little gnat that pesters its object to desperation). Finally, 'he appeared so threatening to the tradition of his city that he was arrested and condemned to death for his detrimental influence on the youth of Athens.'"

Better be quick, my friend. Gadflies often get swatted. :-)

23 posted on 08/07/2002 5:59:51 AM PDT by drstevej
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To: drstevej
I was alluding to Socrates. The Apology was on my mind.
27 posted on 08/07/2002 6:20:10 AM PDT by ultima ratio
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