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Japo 23-11-2006 01:08 AM

That's widely believed but the Wikipedia says that it's likely a misattribution and provides a couple of twists:

Quote:

"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote."

"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for dinner."

"Democracy must be something more than two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for dinner."[/b]

Avelardo 23-11-2006 02:37 AM

I didn't get it from Wikipedia, as Wikipedia can be edited. I don't trust it.

Japo 23-11-2006 02:50 AM

Surely, I'm not saying it's correct. Anyway it's argued upon language style, the case is whether Franklin actually wrote it or a contemporary person heard it from him and registered it or something.

My favourite variant is the last one, the one with the "must".

Sweet, sweet off topic...


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