“The only justification for repressive institutions is material and cultural deficit. But such institutions, at certain stages of history, perpetuate and produce such a deficit, and even threaten human survival.”
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In this possibly terminal phase of human existence, democracy and freedom are more than just ideals to be valued - they may be essential to survival.
The internet could be a very positive step towards education, organisation and participation in a meaningful society.
I am opposed to the accumulation of executive power anywhere.
In many respects, the United States is a great country. Freedom of speech is protected more than in any other country. It is also a very free society.