Schools for All; Stipends for Those Who Attend Assemblies

Tacey (of the Radical Democrats) writes:
Nine days have passed and we meet again Athenians. Today the issue of education and social welfare need to be discussed. I, being a radical democrat would like to propose a free and equal education. Every child born of a citizen of Athens deserves this chance. How would we accomplish this? The schools could be paid for by the assemblies using funds raised from the wealthy or the ones who can afford it. The people of Athens deserve to know how a democracy works since these same people will be attending the assemblies by choice. This is why I say we provide this wonderful opportunity to the people of Athens. Metics, farmers, blacksmiths and etc. have a right if they so choose to learn how our assemblies work, so why we withhold this from them? If they get a free education this could shape how they vote since they would increase their knowledge. They would be more informed how an assembly operates.

We want democracy to be a part of this public education. Democracy is important in our country and every person living in Athens should understand how a democracy works. This solution would accomplish that.

Another issue that I would like to address is social welfare in Athens. I understand that a lot of our people are without and can’t afford to take time away to attend these assemblies. This is where I propose that we pay them a small sum if they can make it every nine days. I believe that every voice is important in making decisions this I why I feel strongly in giving back to them. We wouldn’t be paying them an arm and leg but it would be enough to encourage everyone in Athens to attend. Surely the wealthy who would be helping us out with this project would understand why this solution would make a difference. Please consider the good of these changes.