[KB] Grammar of Motives 381

[Carrol Cox]

An example of how it has happened. It has become nearly impossible to travel
without producing identification. That would have been inconceivable at
mid=century. And this requirement for  what used to be called "internal
passports" is incompatible with working democracy. Freedom of Travel is
foundational for freedoml

Carrol

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To: Edward C Appel
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Subject: Grammar of Motives 381

Burkeans,

Page 381 of the Grammar has always interested me as an example of how the
unthinkable can become thinkable. Burke recounts an effort early in WWII to
suspend the 1942 elections on the grounds that campaign divisions would
impede the unity needed for the war effort. This effort failed, but that it
got far enough to become newsworthy is notable. The unthinkable can become
thinkable.

Has anyone ever studied this WWII effort in any detail?

It may sometimes help to reflect in advance on how the unthinkable can
become thinkable.

Bob