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13 May
2013

The Properties of Democracy

Posted in Culture, Human Rights, Liberty, Political Economy

In modern Britain the rights to freedom of speech and freedom of association are rightly among those most treasured. Following on their heels is the right to property, although at times it seems a rather weaker cousin. Speaking and meeting with others come naturally, but owning property is a bit more involved. If, like most, [...]

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