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> 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.



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.




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