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Okay...lets play word flip flop.
Premise: Elitism is bad(just go along, you'll see how it works out)
Given: Greeks select their own membership.
Given: Greeks are considered "conservative"
Given: Labor unions are conisdered "liberal"
Given: Labor unions select their own membership
Conclusion: Labor unions are elitist.
Labor unions aren't bad though. Why can't I join the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Just because I'm not an electritian. DA!! Not everyone who wants to join something is right for that organisation. I'd be a horrible member of IBEW, because, I know jack zippo about electricity, execpt that if you put tweezers in a socket it makes a pretty blue color. Lets explore this further.
Given: Groups choose memebers who will be good members
Given: No group would want to harm themselves, or their reputation.
Given: Choosing memebers who do not share their values, groups would risk hurting themselves/their reputation.
Conclusion: Groups choose people whose ideals closely match their own.
And that is why using the term elitist is a bad thing. Even if your an Electrian. I support them even if they do strike!
P.S. Don't mistake me. I was making a point. Labor unions are good. They make sure people don't get ripped off. Without, some people YOU love probably wouldn't have houses, or be able to buy groceries.
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