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0 sats \ 6 replies \ @Solomonsatoshi 16 Feb \ parent \ on: Should convicted felons be allowed to vote after serving their time in prison? AskSN
Democracy also requires freedom of speech and a contest of ideas- the winners of elections are those whose proposals were supported by a majority of those who exercised their vote.
You offer no viable alternative to democracy- because these is no other system which solves the problem of government better than democracy can.
Instead you espouse a cynicism that undermines democracy as democracy does rely upon the voluntary participation of enough citizens in order to remain healthy- in contrast your cynicism plays into the very hands of the corporate lobbyist parasites who have undermined democracy in so many nations.
You offer no viable alternative to democracy- because these is no other system which solves the problem of government better than democracy can.
I do have a viable alternative to democracy: Freedom
We already know freedom succeeds in practice, in the real world, thanks to the true story of Bitcoin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIWViimqRMU
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Freedom is not a form of government.
Bitcoin is not a form of government.
Democracy where people participate can maximise the freedom of citizens while preserving their security.
You cannot suggest a better form of government.
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No that's anarchy and chaos.
There are some places where you will find very little if any government present- you could go there~ but you would be too scared for your own safety and comfort.
Within 24 hours you would be begging to go home to a nice warm blanket, the rule of law, a Big Mac and a Coke.
You do not understand how important governments are to the security and wealth of nations and citizens who live under their protection.