Comments for Brazilian Referenda and Plebiscites Are Quite Undemocratic at http://www.brazzilmag.com , comment 0 to 1 out of 1 comments http://www.brazzilmag.com Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:08:37 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.brazzilmag.com/content/view/4280/1/#pc_1049 Democracy itself is fine, but always guard against \"Tyranny of the Majority.\" The democratic citizens of a country, once they find out they can vote themselves the wealth of another man, then inevitably proceed to plunder \"the rich.\" The result is catastrophic for a country. A strict Constitution guaranteeing the rights of every individual, guaranteeing liberty to one and all, but protecting the rights of those who earn their wealth through the FREE MARKET (not government subsidies!) is the quickest, best way to prosperity for all - including the very poorest in society. The poorest person in the United States is often far wealthier than even the middle class in other countries, but the USA is sliding into \"aggressive socialism\" domestically and fascism overseas. Don\'t let Brazil make the same mistake! Vote, yes, by all means - but vote for those who will guarantee your rights and never promise \"something for nothing.\" We have a slogan: \"There Ain\'t No Such Thing As a Free Lunch\" (TANSTAAFL). Populism, and relying upon the personality of a single individual, never works well. Look at Argentina under Peron, or for that matter the USA under George W. Bush. - Guest Sun, 23 Oct 2005 07:14:07 +0100