Tuesday, 27 May 2014
Philosophy dispute in Thailand
The current political impasse in Thailand is actually a philosophical dispute -- between democracy and aristocracy; between "government by all" and "government by some". For there to be a rational resolution, there must first be common ground between these two political philosophies. So far as I can see, the only common ground is that there not be a "state of nature". Martial law has achieved this. However, if the military persists in governing, then that will be also a form of aristocracy -- which those preferring democracy will not like. A military-imposed "state of peace" is not a viable long-term solution. History tells us how this philosophical dispute will be resolved. It will not be pretty.
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