A Greek philosopher said it more than 2,000 years ago, but it's still true today: "If you do not take an interest in the affairs of your government, then you are doomed to live under the rule of fools."

— Plato's "Republic," Book I.

The Oklahoman's Viewpoints section in every Sunday paper is intended to be a forum for community discussion of issues that interest and affect them. Often those are government and political issues — but not always. Readers of The Oklahoman feel strongly about quality-of-life issues, from basketball to barbecue to butterflies.

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