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[–] acastcandream@beehaw.org 0 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

There are a lot of ways to define what qualifies as Democracy: is it the mere presence of voting? Is it the impact of that voting? Is it equal/ universal voting rights? Is it the ability to enforce voting outcomes? Or the ability for voters to choose what is voted on?

You're broadening the scope of the conversation so much that it's losing any meaning or focus.

[–] t3rmit3@beehaw.org 0 points 9 months ago (1 children)

No, if someone is claiming that democracy is being killed, it's very important to define what that actually means. If Democracy is the simple act of some any given sub-group being allowed to vote, it's never going to 'die' in the US. If on the other hand it's the actual ability for individuals to overrule those in power via voting, then it's arguably already dead. Definitions are important.

[–] acastcandream@beehaw.org 1 points 9 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)