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I fundamentally disagree with the premise though, to imply the lower class is inherently stupider than aristocrats/monarchs makes little sense. There have been many foolish (Like, literally retarded) kings.

I believe a fairer, more equal education would raise people's intelligence a lot more. I don't believe in natural hierarchy. Not that I don't believe it exists, but that I don't believe it's inherently moral. I'll assume you're not a Christian/Religious and are an Atheist.

I'm not a liberal though, and even though I believe the enlightenment was a good thing, I'm not really one to defend the French revolution because I believe much of it is misguided.

I agree that equality may be emotional drivel, and peace isn't mentioned though I would prefer that.

But liberty is an achievable goal. I believe in human happiness, or perhaps more accurately fulfillment with stability. You could argue feudalism and older forms of government provided this life, but you must agree there was much in the way of suffering, and little in the way of freedom.

Perhaps feudal life was 'fulfilling', God and hard work, but I think we could get that same fulfillment today, without the suffering and 'inequality' of the past.

Obviously, I don't expect to make you a Marxist with this post or anything, but I hope you understand where I'm coming from.