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We are told that actions like Kelo and Didden are in the public interest -- that is, to the benefit and betterment of the entire community -- but this is clearl
by CWuestefeld 17y ago
We are told that actions like Kelo and Didden are in the public interest -- that is, to the benefit and betterment of the entire community -- but this is clearly bunk. How can we discern which of policies being espoused are really net-beneficial to society?
I claim that in all but the most obvious cases, you can't. It's a fool's errand, and thus the term "special interest" has no use but in propaganda.
- andreyf 17y agoI claim that in all but the most obvious cases, you can't. It's a fool's errand, and thus the term "special interest" has no use but in propaganda. While used in propaganda, I meant to explain that "special interest" == "not in the public interest". I agree that the latter is clearer.
- Retric 17y agoI think the problems are mostly centered on obvious ripoffs. EX: Massive corn subsidies, and high sugar tariffs.