Why would you let the poor think?
Thinking is dangerous. Why, they might try and rise above their station, or conceive of talking back against their betters, or do more than nod and clap and smile when new policy is unveiled that the rich swear is for their betterment.
... I'm noticing I'm particularly unhappy with the US Republican party this week, and am probably ascribing them thoughts and views they don't actually hold.
Thinking is dangerous. Why, they might try and rise above their station, or conceive of talking back against their betters, or do more than nod and clap and smile when new policy is unveiled that the rich swear is for their betterment.
... I'm noticing I'm particularly unhappy with the US Republican party this week, and am probably ascribing them thoughts and views they don't actually hold.