You believe in a society where individual freedoms are protected, and power is held by elected representatives, promoting equality and justice for all.
Liberal democracy is a political ideology that combines the principles of democracy with those of liberalism. It is characterized by fair, free, and competitive elections between multiple distinct political parties, a separation of powers into different branches of government, the rule of law in everyday life as part of an open society, and the equal protection of human rights, civil rights, civil liberties, and political freedoms for all people.
The roots of liberal democracy can be traced back to the Age of Enlightenment in the 18th century, a period that saw the emergence of ideas…
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How much influence do you believe citizens should have over laws that govern them compared to elected officials?
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All of it. If a person is affected by a law, they should have a say in how it works and if it passes. For some rich, old man to decide "for the people" is an insult to democracy
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I believe that citizens should have nearly as much say as an elected official.
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Only through the current system. Too many idiots to make their own decisions.
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If you could innovate one solution to reduce waste in your community, what would it entail?
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High fines for littering and wrong bin use. Regular random bin check.
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Can you give an example of a time when protecting someone's freedom meant making a personal sacrifice?
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There is a difference between theoretical and practical freedom. For example, in America you have the freedom to get a gun and not be shot by someone else but others access to firearms limits your ability to stay safe. Practical freedom are the goal not theoretical.
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Do you think every individual should have an equal say in the decisions that affect their lives, or are some people more qualified to make those decisions than others?
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Well, there needs to be more authority over people as of now, to keep them from going too far, but they should also have an equal say in decisions that they would need to have.
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