06 November, 2006

A Little Piece of Etymological Trivia

The word "Idiot" is derived from the Greek ἰδιώτης, idiōtēs ("layman," "person lacking professional skill," "a private citizen," "individual").  It was originally used in ancient Greek city-states to refer to people who were overly concerned with their own self-interest and ignored the needs of the community. Declining to take part in public life, such as (semi-)democratic government of the polis (city state), such as the Athenian democracy, was considered dishonorable. "Idiots" were seen as having bad judgment in public and political matters.

In other words....

Idiots were people who DIDN'T VOTE.

DON'T BE AN IDIOT!!

VOTE ON NOVEMBER 7!!!

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