The rapid reproducers paradox: population control and individual procreative rights

Article Abstract:

The unfairness of any population policy, which takes what appears to be the best approach morally at the social level but at the level of individuals punishes the innocent and rewards the guilty, is a key element in any discussion of the impact of population policies on individual rights. Population policies are not compatible with strict conditions of liberal democracy, but any quest for perfect guarantees of a sustainable population level will ultimately prove fruitless. It will probably prove necessary to consider both encouraging frugality on the demand side and looking at all technological possibilities on the supply side.

Ethical aspects, Population policy

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Individual rights, democracy, and constitutional order: on the foundations of legitimacy

Article Abstract:

All governments seek legitimacy by rationalizing their actions. But when governments make such claims, they are invoking legal as well as moral bases for their actions. However, legitimacy resides in the individual and his right to rule himself stressing the fact that the state derives its power from the individual. Hence, the legitimacy of governments is grounded in the consent of individuals to be ruled as embodied in the Constitution. Hence, the constitution establishes the institution and the rules of governance. Moreover, inadequate framing of the constitution would ensure illegitimacy of the government.

Analysis, Political aspects, Constitutions, Civil rights, Legitimacy of governments, Government legitimacy, General will

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Direct democracy and public policymaking

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The impact of direct democracy, such as referendums, on public policymaking is studied. Data for the US, Australia, Germany and Switzerland concludes that direct democracy is effective against expansive spending and taxation. Countries with elements of direct democracy have significantly lower levels of public expenditure and taxation. Taxpayers are keen to relate their payments to the public services they receive, and are more inclined to oppose projects that do not reflect their preferences.

Methods, Practice, Democracy, Policy sciences

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