▲ | creata 5 days ago | |
> If people democratically decide to reduce democracy, is that not the will of the people and thus democratic? If someone decides of their own volition to become a slave, is that not their free will? Most of us believe that certain rights should be inalienable. > Labeling someone a “danger” an emotional ad hominem argument Sometimes, perhaps, but not always. | ||
▲ | pembrook 5 days ago | parent [-] | |
But we’re not talking about someone advocating slavery, we’re talking about US politics, which is essentially a slow motion hysterical melodrama over whether to spend 30% or 40% of GDP on social welfare, and on which programs. |