In your opinion, who are the "chosen few"?Originally Posted by Slap
I'm assuming State, Defense, Justice... what are the other 3 you propose to keep?Originally Posted by Slap
In what way are we "flat out failing in our responsibility to secure the blessings of liberty for future generations"? I don't disagree with you in principle but I suspect I disagree in substance.Originally Posted by Slap
Originally Posted by SlapWouldn't outlawing political parties result violate the Constitutional protection for the right to peaceably assemble? Political parties have their problems, granted, but they are also instrumental in mobilizing voters and building coalitions on issues. They are also a hedge against the radicalization of politics. As for campaigning with your own money, that's a guaranteed way to ensure that only the wealthy will be elected. And the wealthy will represent only the interests of the wealthy. The best solution for maximizing citizen participation is to ban using any campaign financing other than that provided by the government.Originally Posted by Stan
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