Re:X says it is closing operations in Brazil due to judge's ...
by geertj on Saturday August 17, 2024 @10:54PM
(#41279805)
Yes, democracy is subject to a 51% attack, like blockchain stuff. Better than a 1% or 10% attack though. Some countries like the US have a constitution that can only be changed by a majority >> 50%, offering additional but still not full protection. This is why I mentioned it’s also desirable to have a common value system among the citizenry. In the end, a country has to be more than just laws and voting, and at some point people have to actually get along and make it work together.
[ Parent
| on HN ]
Re:X says it is closing operations in Brazil due to judge's ...
by armada651 on Saturday August 17, 2024 @11:05PM
(#41279845)
Definitely agree there, a democracy cannot function without the majority making concessions to the minority. Concessions like not changing the law to keep themselves in power forever.