[MR] Tangent: was: Why should Atlantia care was: Re:Curiosity

[Thorgrimm at aol.com]

In a message dated 2/5/02 10:54:15 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
duardo at peoplepc.com writes:


> Tradition and showmanship are the reasons we choose our rulers the way we 
> do; 
> everything else is rationalization. 
> 
> 

  Like it or not, our little social club was built on some fairly basic 
concepts. Crown being fought by right of arms is one of them. In my mind, 
there is no greater symbol of chivalry and honor than a fighter who has 
trained and pushed themselves to the limit to be able to become a champion. 
That vision of a single warrior on the field standing victorious against all 
foes is heroic. The symbolism of one meeting the foe head on and defeating 
them one by one is the stuff of great legend and lore. 
   To watch a truly great tournament, and all that I have seen have at least 
had moments of greatness, is to have your heart race as the warrior within 
sings with joy. You can feel the electricity in the air. The crowd can be as 
intent as the fighters when two worthy foes are in the throes of battle. The 
excitement is palpable.
    Watching two guys wave radio antennae at each other in a menacing fashion 
just sort of loses the magic..

Hrothgar
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