Germany's special law prohibiting the insulting of politicians has led to cases that many people consider absurd. Some members of the government want to abolish the law; others think there's a good reason to retain it.
Have you forgotten who writes the laws? Some of the most celebrated stories in American culture are those of people who did happen to use their power to limit their power.
George Washington: he resigned his military commission instead of becoming a military ruler. Later, after serving two presidential terms, he voluntarily stepped down rather than remaining in office
Marvel heros: Superman, Spider-man, Captain America, Batman. All suppress their strength for “good.”
The Constitution: separation of powers, checks and balances, term limits, judicial independence. All limiting the power of a strong nation state.
It’s a recurring theme that the good guys voluntarily limit their own power.
Which says a lot, particularly about how rare it is. You dont idolize something that is common practice.
Have you forgotten who writes the laws? Some of the most celebrated stories in American culture are those of people who did happen to use their power to limit their power.
It’s a recurring theme that the good guys voluntarily limit their own power.
Which says a lot, particularly about how rare it is. You dont idolize something that is common practice.