The “Social Compact” and Voluntary Action Are the Foundation of Democracy -- Even Today
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Summary: On July 4th, Americans celebrate the concept of independence. We should recognize that the founders were also defining co-dependence or inter-dependence as the basis for the "common good" of their wished-for democracy. Both citizen volunteering and taxes are implied in this social contract.