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When I teach a course on political economy, I offer a scenario that is both bizzare and all too real about the dangers of direct democracy. A town meeting is held to discuss the problem of double parking in our community. All members of the community are present. Everyone agrees that the problem is serious. By a unanimous vote, the citizens agree to impose the death penalty on anyone found guilty of double parking.
When I teach a course on political economy, I offer a scenario that is both bizzare and all too real about the dangers of direct democracy. A town meeting is held to discuss the problem of double parking in our community. All members of the community are present. Everyone agrees that the problem is serious. By a unanimous vote, the citizens agree to impose the death penalty on anyone found guilty of double parking.