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In general, to have a government at all, it should act by the processes by which it is validated by it's citizens - democratically ideally. But to have a govern
by dv_dt 6y ago
In general, to have a government at all, it should act by the processes by which it is validated by it's citizens - democratically ideally. But to have a government and pretend you don't want one to actually act seems silly. If you're worried about it acting in the wrong way, then focus on strengthening the democracy, transparency, and collaboration aspect of it.
An ineffective government is a long term path to instability often leading to a risk of non-democratic rule.
- mc32 6y agoYou’re fundamentally betting on both people AND government to make the “good” decision even in trying times. That’s just not the case. Under duress both people, even in a healthy democracy, can reach for the easy solution to a threat which might not be the good of right solution. Time delay usually blunts that initial urge.
- dv_dt 6y agoThat's why I say "we should want deliberate and democratic/cooperative to decide"...