May 12th, 2003, 07:45 PM
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Re: [OT] Another heated discussion about the Iraq siutation, war and politics.
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Originally posted by Loser:
Wardad:
A matriarchal or matrilineal society does not a democracy make...
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They were not a Matriarchal society, but Women did have influence.
I do not see how early USA could be fairly considered a democracy.
52% of the population (Women) could not vote.
Slaves were not considered men, and could not vote.
Early on in some states only land owners could vote.
[ May 12, 2003, 18:49: Message edited by: Wardad ]
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