There are some flaws in the assumptions made for democracy. It is assu…

Lee Kuan Yew
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There are some flaws in the assumptions made for democracy. It is assumed that all men and women are equal or should be equal. Hence, one-man-one-vote. But is equality realistic? If it is not, to insist on equality must lead to regression. ✨ Lee Kuan Yew (2013). The Wit & Wisdom of Lee Kuan Yew, p.48, Editions Didier Millet
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