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Did the Founders envision a direct democracy?
Helena Rosenblatt of the CUNY Graduate Center argues democracy needs limits, and that governing belongs to people with experience rather than crowds in the street. Osita Nwanevu of The New Republic trusts collective judgment more, and questions a court where policy turns on who happens to fall ill.
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Did the Founders envision a direct democracy?
Helena Rosenblatt of the CUNY Graduate Center argues democracy needs limits, and that governing belongs to people with experience rather than crowds in the street. Osita Nwanevu of The New Republic trusts collective judgment more, and questions a court where policy turns on who happens to fall ill.
Watch the full debate on all Open to Debate platforms.
#OpentoDebate #America250 #Democracy
