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Squeaky-Wheel Democracy
Sep
24
2024
I was considering a variety of ballot proposals that have passed in a number of states in the last few elections, and I noticed the common theme of a smaller group getting the votes despite the larger population not being on their side.
The larger population was not necessarily against their side either. But a minority of people wanted something, and it passed, and thus became the law of the land.
Modern democracy caters to the squeaky wheel. And it is due to a lack of moral authority in individual people.
This wasn’t the case in the good old days (not going to get into specific timeframes). People back then knew right from wrong. Maybe they didn’t agree with other people on what right and wrong was, but they had their stance on topics.
People these days are less firm on what is right and wrong, and are more willing to let other people do their thing. So a strong-willed minority that is pushing an issue can get it passed, because the majority of people will take the attitude of “hey, if that’s their thing then who am I to tell them no?”
And so something passes and becomes law even if most people don’t agree with it, because they don’t want to take a stand on what’s good for society or what’s morally right.
I’m not saying you have to care about every issue, but I’m saying do be informed about the ballot proposals to know if you should take a stand on them. All that is needed for evil to flourish is for good people to do nothing, and not vote.
but examine everything; hold firmly to that which is good,
1 Thessalonians 5:21
This little article thingy was written by Some Guy sometime around 4:33 pm and has been carefully placed in the Life category.
