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BB&T Professor of Ethics and Free Enterprise Leadership at The Citadel

In this new article of mine, I discuss the challenge and danger faced by (classical) liberal democracy from unlimited majoritarian democracy (which is usually a “cover” for “social democracy,” the goal of which is ever greater political paternalism and control). In the current political election cycle, both major political parties are merely variations on the political paternalistic theme due to the shared idea that there should be few (or no) limits on what governments may do as long as its presented as “the will of the people.” This stands in stark contrast to the classical liberal ideal of constitutionally limited government as the means of constraining democratic majorities from abridging fundamental individual rights to life, liberty, private property and freedom of association and voluntary exchange.  Especially since the outcomes of the free market offer a “pluralistic democracy” of many different preferences and wants all satisfied at the same time, rather than a politically imposed majoritarian “choice” on all. https://lnkd.in/eREGaUGS

Classical Liberalism versus Modern Unlimited Democracy – The Future of Freedom Foundation

Classical Liberalism versus Modern Unlimited Democracy – The Future of Freedom Foundation

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