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Greenwald and the problem of legitimate political violence

Posted on November 4, 2014 by lawrence serewicz

In his essay for The Intercept, Glenn Greenwald comments on the terrorist attack in Canada in which two soldiers were struck by a car driven by an Islamic convert.[1] He makes a particular point about the use of the word … Continue reading →

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How does a bureaucracy protect your freedom?

Posted on June 10, 2014 by lawrence serewicz

In a liberal democracy, the law restrains the government. The people consent to the law that creates the government, which in turn, enforces the law and protects the people. In the basic social contract, protection and obedience are linked by … Continue reading →

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Why Mr. Miranda may have been held

Posted on August 19, 2013 by lawrence serewicz

Update: Since I published this blog at 220am on Monday,  the story has changed. It has been reported that Mr. Miranda was stopped by the British Government on their decision.  Here is how the BBC has reported the story in … Continue reading →

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