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Capitalism is the root of evil (lemmy.ml)
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[–] CalipherJones@lemmy.world -1 points 3 months ago (5 children)

Sad to say, but humans are the root of evil. Atrocities have been done in the name of all sorts of things, but it's always humans carrying it out.

[–] Olgratin_Magmatoe@slrpnk.net 6 points 3 months ago (4 children)

So maybe we should switch to systems that represent everyone equally, with equal and fair democratic representation, so that when evil inevitably arises it can be squashed.

[–] Midnight1938@reddthat.com -2 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Someone once said 'A person is often smart, but the people are stupid'

[–] m532@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

That must have been a very individualist and self-centered person, I wouldn't trust 'em.

[–] Midnight1938@reddthat.com 1 points 3 months ago

Turns out its a quote from Men In Black

[–] Olgratin_Magmatoe@slrpnk.net 1 points 3 months ago

Which is why you have a judiciary and constitution outlining protections.

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