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The situations seem to me to be literally identical, which is why I brought it up in the first place -- if merely most of a workplace joins a union, those who d
by revolvingocelot 5y ago
The situations seem to me to be literally identical, which is why I brought it up in the first place -- if merely most of a workplace joins a union, those who do not don't have to pay dues yet reap the benefits of unionization anyway. Stripped of euphemism, the American response is "yes, that's a good thing" whereas the Canadian one is "no, that's a bad thing". It's a completely different justification, sure.
- JumpCrisscross 5y ago> situations seem to me to be literally identical The situations are similar, but the logic used and conclusions reached are quite separate. Understanding the different paths taken exposes it as far from euphemism.
- revolvingocelot 5y agoI think I do understand the different paths taken. Strip away the false-friend of interpreting jurisprudence as compiler-output of legal code, and its decisions will reflect the pragmatism of the society that created it. The differences in priorities are stark, both here and elsewhere: "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" vs "peace, order, and good government".