Simpleton from the Laity asks True or False
I am trying to grapple with the concept of culpability as applied to responsibility of citizens in a democracy I have this question ? hope some of you can help me out - I get that its in a way it may be a nonstarter and just plain silly ? but this is where I am at ..
True or False:
Are the citizens of a democracy ultimately responsible for the actions of their elected officials?
The Catch 22 Notwithstanding : I thought of looking at it through the lens of representation by taxation
True or False:
Are the citizens of a democracy ultimately responsible for the actions of their elected officials?
The Catch 22 Notwithstanding : I thought of looking at it through the lens of representation by taxation



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peace out
Ultimately, every one has to bear his/her own burden. But in the above example I would say that the citizens bear moral responsibility, but this should not be a punishable offense.