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