The arguments proposed by the Greats in the mock debate included justifications and further defense of the Greats' original arguments. Key topics to focus on include the importance of real estate and vested interests, the threat of anarchy arising from universal incorporation, and the essential definition of tacit consent. All aspects of these arguments were designed to make the Levellers' demands seem unattainable at the time. By analyzing each topic, one discovers the drastic difference between the Levelers and the Greats, along with some similarities that make both sides seem not so different in ideology. More importantly, each topic was essential to democracy then, as it is in modern society today. The argument most emphasized by the Greats found form in the importance of owning land, compared to one's own interest and loyalty to England. Seeing real estate as a neat way to show one's patriotism was the only path one could take to have the right to vote and choose those who would ultimately govern them and represent their needs. In relation to democracy, the idea of ​​owning real estate prevents those outside a given area from intruding on the established rights of citizens. To have a functioning and effective democracy, leaders undoubtedly recognize the threat of foreign influences and possible corruption. These same influences could lead to the exploitation of the lower class, allowing outsiders with sufficient resources to integrate into British society. Therefore, making ownership of real estate a requirement for political participation supports the motives of the Big Ones in creating a society that is not easily influenced by those with the right... middle of paper... or ignoring it or taking it away is unfathomable . The ability of the Big Ones not only to dictate what consensus is relevant, but also to ban political participation exemplifies how far the ideal of democracy has come. However, looking at what England had suffered, the actions of the Greats demonstrated that difficult times call for drastic measures. The Putney Debates have undoubtedly had a profound effect on the development of democracy over recent centuries. By carefully examining the arguments of the Greats and the Levellers, emphasis is placed on how different factions can view democracy differently and what some groups can do to limit the freedom of others. Themes of ownership in relation to interests, anarchy and the idea of ​​consensus provided the Big Ones with an argument that most could agree with when taking into consideration the stakes.