The destructive nature of socialism comes not from its tendency to trample on democracy (though socialism often does trample on democracy) but from its total disregard for rights — rights that are, in the context of the United States and other liberal-democratic systems, beyond the reach of mere majorities. We have the Bill of Rights to protect freedom of speech, freedom of the press, the free exercise of religion, etc., not because we expect that majorities will reliably support and protect these rights but because we expect that majorities will be hostile to them.Great takedown of the the idea of Democratic Socialism.
Monday, March 9, 2020
Them the People by Kevin D. Williamson
Them the People by Kevin D. Williamson
Labels:
Culture,
Government,
Politics,
Thesis possibility
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