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To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (287794)5/12/2006 1:26:46 PM
From: combjelly  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1572295
 
"I've seen a lot of oppressive actions taken on the behalf of the "common good.""

Sure, it can happen. Which is why you need a system of checks and balances. Likewise, people get victimized by the local strongman. Except in this case, the only recourse is to either endure or move away if you aren't strong enough.



To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (287794)5/12/2006 5:53:58 PM
From: TigerPaw  Respond to of 1572295
 
I've seen a lot of oppressive actions taken on the behalf of the "common good."

You stop such actions by banding together, not by hoping you will be the last to be affected.