> Progress must be made to bring as much responsibility, power, property, etc, into democratic rule of the people whom that power affects. Agree. And as a coun

> Progress must be made to bring as much responsibility, power, property, etc, into democratic rule of the people whom that power affects. Agree. And as a counterpoint to your other point, physical/material safety is a prerequisite to this. Nobody has time to vote, or agitate to get the vote, if they're starving and have no place to sleep. That's why the cheap goods and services are potentially important.