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September 22, 2004
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Constrained democracy can be a splendid check on state power but unconstrained democracy just shifts the locus for where the seat of tyranny lies.

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In other words, unchecked democracy is just Tyranny by the Majority.

TWG


Posted by The Wobbly Guy at September 23, 2004 08:14 AM

The zillion dollar question is "How to constrain it?"

As Anthony de Jasay noted (I think), arent constitutional restraints just chastity belts with in-built keys?


Posted by Lemuel at September 23, 2004 11:32 AM

I suggest Tax Loans -- gov't gives "needy" a cash loan, and they repay it with their current taxes. Plus a loan payment surcharge, until the loan is repaid.

NOT free money. Nor Other People's Money.

The incentive to vote for more control over OPM is the corruption inside of democracy.


Posted by Tom Grey - Liberty Dad at September 24, 2004 01:37 PM
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