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When is authoritarianism appropriate and when is it not?

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[–] deegeese@sopuli.xyz 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

When is justice appropriate?

[–] rainrain@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I don't understand. What are you saying?

[–] deegeese@sopuli.xyz 7 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Authoritarianism is fundamentally unjust as a form of government.

Even asking that question is borderline bad faith.

[–] Blursty@lemmygrad.ml 2 points 3 weeks ago

All forms of government are "Authoritarian".