[lbo-talk] Re: Paradox

[BklynMagus]

> Conservatives have historically challenged the principle of 
democratic government using the same logic you apply to 
Iraq - that people can't be expected to make decisions which 
are best for themselves.

Which is true.  Most people in the United States vote against 
their own best interests.  But acknowledging that fact should 
not lead to challenging democracy.  In fact, I would argue that 
the democratic process is the best system for helping educate 
people to understand the nature of their self-interest and then 
vote for it.

People make errors when they exercise their autonomy.  There 
is no reason to restrict that autonomy because they goof.  

Brian Dauth
Queer Buddhist Resister