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And even if that weren't the case, it's still not democratic to let people individually decide who gets what dollar. We build states so that we can direct their
by oulipo2 11mo ago
And even if that weren't the case, it's still not democratic to let people individually decide who gets what dollar. We build states so that we can direct their action through democratic means, using our votes. That's the best way
- jimbokun 11mo agoNot sure the abolition of private property is going to turn out the way you think it will.
- jacquesm 11mo agoHow did you jump from that comment to 'abolition of private property'?
- jimbokun 11mo ago“it's still not democratic to let people individually decide who gets what dollar.” Only way to prevent people from deciding who gets their dollars is to abolish private property and let the state make all those decisions.
- jacquesm 11mo agoThat's not a realistic position to take, no society works on that principle. The state always levies taxes (ok, Somalia may be excepted here) and the state always does the allocation of that money.
- sc68cal 11mo agoExactly