Some Slaves Just Want to Remain Slaves

Regarding the Democracy in Athens, I think that the reason why slaves are not included in the list for choosing members for a committee is that, since they are slaves, they don’t have the will (or maybe, ‘mindsetting’) of being a leader. However, I can take into consideration the thought that maybe some slaves have inborn intelligences that might only come out if they will be given a chance to become a leader. Pero kasi kung ikukumpara ko sa panahon ngayon, ewan ko ha, pero sa tingin ko ang ibang tao ay kontento na sa pagiging isang follower (euphemism for slavery). I think that slavery is still present nowadays, only in a less harsh or in a ‘more appropriate’ way. Kasi sa bahay, since pulitiko ang tatay ko, marami kaming taong tumutulong sa pangungumpanya, sa gawaing bahay, at mga guards. Tingin ko kasi sa kanila na kontento na sila kung nasaan sila ngayon. Parang nasa utak na talaga nila na ‘slaves’ sila na kahit di nila isipin ay yun na talaga ang ginagawa nila. It seems that to be ‘slave’ or ‘follower’ is already in their nature. Mas gusto nilang sumunod nalang sa mga utos ng amo nila kesa sila ang gawing amo. Parang they think that they excel in this field, following orders. I always see the smile of contentment in their faces everytime my dad approves or is not disappointed on what they did. So, I think some slaves just want to remain slaves.

Maybe, a solution to the problem is that, the real citizens of Athens must include in the list those slaves who is willing to become part of the committee or those who thinks that they are capable for the job (since the democracy at that time is not based on who is qualified but based on who is willing).