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Iarwain · 04-02-2003, 07:11 PM

Fascinating. First of all, before my inevitable distraction, I think, Child, that this is a wonderful thought as well as one worth discussing.

That article was probably the most interesting peice of political commentary I've read in months. (not saying much, but still I found it extremely interesting) I suppose stability has not reached the world after all... It seems quite disturbing/exciting to myself as an American that the european-communist world is still awake after the fall of the USSR. I've been terrified of the idea of Stalinistic Communism ever since I read 1984...

Anyway, about the topic. It seems that as others have said, these gates were meant to preserve cultural identity while keeping the community peacful. This also brings in the concept of walls, what they mean, and the psychological image they reflect on people, places and cultures. I'd love to watch this thread as it progresses, however I regrettably have nothing further to contribute right now.

Iarwain

[ April 02, 2003: Message edited by: Iarwain ]

04-02-2003, 07:11 PM	#16
Iarwain Pugnaciously Primordial Paradox Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Birnham Wood Posts: 800	Fascinating. First of all, before my inevitable distraction, I think, Child, that this is a wonderful thought as well as one worth discussing. That article was probably the most interesting peice of political commentary I've read in months. (not saying much, but still I found it extremely interesting) I suppose stability has not reached the world after all... It seems quite disturbing/exciting to myself as an American that the european-communist world is still awake after the fall of the USSR. I've been terrified of the idea of Stalinistic Communism ever since I read 1984... Anyway, about the topic. It seems that as others have said, these gates were meant to preserve cultural identity while keeping the community peacful. This also brings in the concept of walls, what they mean, and the psychological image they reflect on people, places and cultures. I'd love to watch this thread as it progresses, however I regrettably have nothing further to contribute right now. Iarwain [ April 02, 2003: Message edited by: Iarwain ] __________________ "And what are oaths but words we say to God?"