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> a huge task in a NIMBY world Yes, governments really need to pass laws to muzzle NIMBYs. This would increase democracy - no longer would small minorities be
by tuatoru 5y ago
> a huge task in a NIMBY world
Yes, governments really need to pass laws to muzzle NIMBYs.
This would increase democracy - no longer would small minorities be able to veto government actions for the benefit of all.
- ersii 5y agoHow's that increased democracy? Muzzle is also an interesting choice of words. It reminds me more of totalitarian utilitarianism, fascism or communism when you suddenly don't care about objections or "the little/common man".
- tuatoru 5y agoThe opposite. I care about the"little man" as opposed to those with the wherewithal to mount sustained challenges just because the proposed action "disfigures" their local landscape. Like Trump vetoing a wind farm because it could be seen from one of his golf courses in Scotland.