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posted by
arGee
on January 31, 2004 at 7:14 PM
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Read it with a lot of interest
I never knew about the difference between European systems of government and that of the US until I read this. Clearly, the more a system restricts government, the better. The US Constitution relegates all powers not enumerated therein to the states and the people; but even that explicit provision can be eroded in time, as exemplified by the minimum wage law. By relegating more power to the people, a system such as the US requires constant vigilance by the people themselves.
I wonder how this culture of vigilance would work in the Muslim world. As you clearly explained in this blog, the Muslim system of theocracy runs counter to this culture of questioning the authority all the time.
Thanks for this post. I'm glad you write here on BN.
posted by
IdeaFactory
on January 29, 2004 at 12:15 AM
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Thanks for spreading the word.
posted by
HarveysAgain
on November 18, 2003 at 6:40 AM
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Thank you Harv...
...Incidentally, I've shared your post on letting things get to you with a couple of other people. Everyone really likes your upbeat attitude and humorous writing style.
posted by
arGee
on November 17, 2003 at 11:48 PM
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This an excellent essay, Argee, and extremely helpful. Thanks.
posted by
HarveysAgain
on November 17, 2003 at 9:11 PM
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