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[–]Tom_Bombadil 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

Centralization in inherently risky for anyone who prioritizes freedom.

Do you think decentralization is an unreasonable goal?

[–]jet199 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

I'd say look at local politics and see if you think those people would be any better running your life than central government politicians. Decentralisation just means power moves hands, it doesn't mean you get the power.

[–]Tom_Bombadil 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Decentralisation just means power moves hands, it doesn't mean you get the power.

Power depends on the individuals involved.

Almost everyone has more power than they think. Schemers don't like to be exposed, so a little but of local exposure can go much farther.

It's easier to identify and institute a remedy on the local level.