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Archive for August 13th, 2008
We Need More Direct Democracy
By Joel Hirschhorn
Representative government fails when corrupt politicians mostly serve corporate and other special interests. Then it is crucial for citizens to have direct democracy opportunities. This means having the right to place initiatives or referenda on ballots that can make new laws, amend constitutions, recall elected officials, or control taxes and government spending.
Though many […]
Posted: August 13th, 2008 under Common Sense, Politics.
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