Locke essay
smart way to keep people passive and obedient is to strictly limit the spectrum of
acceptable opinion but allow very lively debate within that spectrum.
In the United Kingdom the electoral system works on a first past the post
basis in which there are only two main parties that are going to come out on top.
Although this appears to be a functioning democracy, this is simply another grand
narrative that large sections of the public have become apathetic or seemingly
abeyant. Two clear examples that have highlighted the weakness of the limited
government paradigm and have ultimately lead to the disillusionment of many within
this society. The first is the decision to invade Iraq on the grounds of unproven
evidence, in spite of the huge public opposition. Secondly is the scandal over MP's
expenses claims as it was legitimate for politicians to make invoices for things such
as claiming for second homes in order to maximise personal profits. This gave out a
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