That is, I believe, the worst possible idea. "[A democracy] can only exist until... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

		bmelton on April 1, 2011 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Data.gov & 7 Other Sites to Shut Down After Budget... That is, I believe, the worst possible idea. "[A democracy] can only exist until the voters discover that they can vote themselves largesse from the public treasury."

Duff on April 1, 2011 | [–]

We're pretty much there. Probably 60% of the average family's spending is on housing, fuel and food. All of which are heavily subsidized.

tomjen3 on April 1, 2011 | [–]

Sure, but he said where they want their money spent. That would kill plenty of lobbying, hopefully all of it.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact