Quote Originally Posted by Sion View Post
not jumping on the 300 bandwagon, the spartans were always inspiring to me.
these 300 men, and 700 thespians, gave their lives to protect their fellow greeks.
each warrior went to the field of battle knowing full well he was going to die. These brave, noble souls gave their lives to protect their fellow countrymen and more then that, to protect democracy.
without the spartans and thespians at thermopylae, persia would have dominated the rest of greece and ended democracy forever.
aside from my disdain for the 'oh god i love democracy get over here my chosen system of government and stick your dick in my mouth'

i am glad to see that even actors can make a difference in ancient history