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Incentivizing legislators to hold on to their positions, by guaranteeing a painful exit, is definitely a bad idea. In fact, that was cited as a reason that Ford
by scythe 5y ago
Incentivizing legislators to hold on to their positions, by guaranteeing a painful exit, is definitely a bad idea. In fact, that was cited as a reason that Ford pardoned Nixon, to ensure that peaceful transfers of power would continue to be the norm. Countries that are eager to lock up past rulers slide into dictatorship more often.
- shard 5y ago> Countries that are eager to lock up past rulers slide into dictatorship more often. Are there historical trends that show this? If true, South Korea may be in trouble. Out of the 3 most recent ex-presidents, 2 have been jailed and 1 committed suicide due to bribery charges.