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Ji Fu (fu@libranet.de)'s status on Thursday, 09-Feb-2023 15:27:16 UTC Ji Fu I wish more #local #governments worked this way. If enough folks in town want it, it will happen, if they don't, than its done. No need to #steal from your #neighbors. #Michigan #news #politics
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Ji Fu (fu@libranet.de)'s status on Thursday, 23-Feb-2023 04:27:26 UTC Ji Fu @Digit sorry I'm not following you -
Ji Fu (fu@libranet.de)'s status on Thursday, 23-Feb-2023 22:25:36 UTC Ji Fu yes, I meant I didn't understand what you were saying. I appreciate your thoughtful response. I happen to disagree, which is likely part of why I didn't understand how the images related to my post.
I personally don't believe "democracy" is particularly of value in-and-of-itself. Like many things it can be used for good or evil. But average citizens' preferences is very different from what they are doing in Goodland Township that I found worthy of emulation by other local governments. By seeking voluntary donations to pay for restoring the old Flansburgh school house, rather than say taxing the whole community to fund the project because the majority of residents want it, we can see if the community ACTUALLY wants it. It's really easy for people to say they are in favor of something that had little direct impact on their [bank account, hours-in-the-day, sweat-of-the-back, etc.], but another to actually do the work themselves.
While it's not unusual to see "old-school fundraisers" (pun from the original Tri-city Times article) from a private organization, perhaps a "Friends of old Flansburgh school house," the township itself attempting to improve municipal property based on market demand for the improvement, is incredibly unusual, at least in my part of the world. -
Ji Fu (fu@libranet.de)'s status on Thursday, 23-Feb-2023 22:28:48 UTC Ji Fu @Digit It's really easy for people to say they are in favor of something that had little direct impact on their [bank account, hours-in-the-day, sweat-of-the-back, etc.], but another to actually do the work themselves.
I'm aware there is a difference between paying for it, and actually doing the work oneself, which is why I'm actually in favor of workplace democracy. -
Ji Fu (fu@libranet.de)'s status on Thursday, 23-Feb-2023 22:34:20 UTC Ji Fu @Digit I have now clicked the button to connect our accounts 😉 -
Ji Fu (fu@libranet.de)'s status on Sunday, 23-Apr-2023 21:43:03 UTC Ji Fu in all forms? just some definition?
I know some leftists use the word differently, but most Americans refer to it as "majority rules" which by its very nature is oppressive to the minority, not to mention antithetical to individual rights.
I'm a dreamer too. I believe in #panarchy ; the idea that every man has a right to choose his government as he has a right to choose his religion. Democracy is certainly less offensive in such way, though I'd probably choose a government that only allows work-place democracy.
Many believe that the more local the government the easier it is to keep in check. My experience, however is quite different. The UN has never come knocking at my door, the local police who have nothing better to do than threaten life or treasurer for my grass being too long. Not to mention anyone who's lived in an HOA is well aware those which govern least let the power go to their head.
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