PSL Reluctant Towards Modernisation.

(From Polish News Bulletin)

Based on an article by Janusz A. Majcherek, philosopher and sociologist.

The tape scandal involving Polish People's Party (PSL) activists discussing irregularities in state owned companies makes one wonder about the destructive role of farmers and their political representatives in the face of civilisation challenges ahead of Poland.

Poles were always farmers. Even the word ?Polacy' (Poles) comes from a Polish word, which means fields. Farming was the basis of material, as well as spiritual culture. Based on land ownership, a large caste was former, which dominated the state for ages. This domination has delayed industrial …