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> “The fact is that the average man’s love of liberty is nine-tenths imaginary, exactly like his love of sense, justice and truth. He is not actually happy when free; he is uncomfortable, a bit alarmed, and intolerably lonely. Liberty is not a thing for the great masses of men…like knowledge, courage and honor. It takes a special sort of man to understand and enjoy liberty — and he is usually an outlaw in democratic societies.”

—H.L. Mencken, Baltimore Evening Sun 12 February 1923"

https://libertarianchristians.com/2025/07/17/is-libertarianism-consistent-with-voting-a-personal-view/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThe%20fact%20is,12%20February%201923

Aaron Herbst 2w ago 💬 1

In a government where participation is mandatory, it doesn't feel like freedom unless you want to participate.

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Marakesh 𓅦 2w ago

Makes me think of Australia, where they fine you if you don't vote.