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-4 Post author: PhilGoetz 22 August 2011 06:46PM

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Comment author: PhilGoetz 22 August 2011 07:35:25PM 1 point [-]

People have freedom of association and freedom of speech. I don't see how you can "get rid of" political parties and preserve these basic freedoms.

As I said in my post, people have freedom of religion, but we manage to discourage religious organizations from directly contributing to political parties.

Instead of suggesting you are a dreamer, I'd rather ask what your plan is.

I haven't got one. That's why this is in the Discussion section.

Comment author: jhuffman 22 August 2011 07:58:36PM 4 points [-]

People have freedom of association and freedom of speech. I don't see how you can "get rid of" political parties and preserve these basic freedoms.

As I said in my post, people have freedom of religion, but we manage to discourage religious organizations from directly contributing to political parties.

Religious people can make the same contributions as anyone else can. Similarly, people with party affiliations, can make statements and contributions the same as anyone else.

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