Fred Foldvary wrote:  
>Conditions have been unbearable in many places in  
>which the slaves or peasants did not rebel.  
>  
>Moreover, the influence of intellectuals was  
>manifested after the rebellion.  For example,  
>some members of the Assembly composed the DECLARATION  
>OF THE RIGHTS OF MAN AND THE CITIZEN, which was  
>adopted by the National Assembly.  
  
  
Right. Ideas have consequences. Especially when   
the ideas serve those with power.  
  
  
John C. Medaille