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Re:Devon calls victory in 27-year war on termites by nextaccountic on Wednesday December 22, 2021 @01:19AM (#29646101)
This is how local governments should be run. Not just elect officials, but have the citizens participate in the day-to-day affairs.
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Re:Devon calls victory in 27-year war on termites by SllX on Wednesday December 22, 2021 @10:54AM (#29650938)
I have to be pedantic about this distinction because otherwise I feel like my point will be lost.

Not local government, self-government. Local government is still politicians and bureaucrats. Self-government is the exercise of your own political power, private property rights and capabilities and rights as a citizen. These are not limited to ticking some names on a ballot once or twice a year.

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