Conservative ignorance

Conservatives admire the Spartans for their bravery, unparalleled patriotism, and military preparedness - as did many peoples and cultures throughout history.

Just like you sing the praises of Margaret Sanger, founder of Planned Parenthood and supporter of the KKK. Surely you'll deny your support for the KKK, while at the same time you endorse Planned Parenthood.

Are you LadyDeerHeart's alter-ego?

So they were just like the Democrats of today, only a hell of a lot tougher.

Yup, if anything the Persians were closer to what we would recognize as a western society at that point.