Ignorance v. Luxury
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 This week, it’s all about ignorance versus luxury. Which is worse? Resolution and definitions below.
BIHR, ignorance contributes more to the downfall of a nation than luxury does.
Ignorance: a general unawareness and lack of knowledge, relating to both education levels and to policies
Contributes more: that ignorance is a more significant factor than luxury in leading to decline, but not necessarily the only one
Downfall: a sharp decline in preeminence, prestige, and power on the world or regional stage by a nation
Nation: a sovereign state, esp. the highest level of government
Luxury: a general state of excessive consumption of or focus on material goods, generally accompanied by the overriding goal of making life easier.
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Results:
The resolution passed by a standing vote of our members.
Next Week:
We’ll be having our annual Stephens Declamations next week durring our usual meeting time. Members will be giving orations in memory and honor of Brother Alexander H. Stephens.
See you there,
Br. Schwegler; 1st Assistant for Spring 2010
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