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Re:Lead poisoning probably did not cause the downfall of the... by thaumasiotes on Monday June 13, 2022 @07:08PM (#31732875)
> Wasn't the dole only implemented because land ownership had concentrated to a few extremely wealthy individuals?

It was implemented because it got votes. It's not a coincidence that it was restricted to people who could vote.

You get welfare whenever you expand the franchise too far.

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Re:Lead poisoning probably did not cause the downfall of the... by davidgay on Monday June 13, 2022 @11:04PM (#31734297)
> You get welfare whenever you expand the franchise too far.

So, pray tell, what was the step too far (in no particular order):

- women

- slaves

- non-property owners

- non-poll-tax payers

- 18 year olds

... and in which of those categories do you fall?

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Re:Lead poisoning probably did not cause the downfall of the... by thaumasiotes on Tuesday June 14, 2022 @04:12AM (#31736104)
Non-property owners.
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Re:Lead poisoning probably did not cause the downfall of the... by MereInterest on Tuesday June 14, 2022 @07:11AM (#31737279)
Is that an answer to their first question, their second, or both?
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