Legal Duty and Upper Limits: How to Save our Democracy and Planet from the Rich

This book offers a novel approach to addressing political apathy, economic inequality, unfairness, unequal opportunities, and ecological disaster by advocating for upper limits on wealth and income, local direct democracy, and pre-distribution and reparations policies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 152 pages
Publication date: 27 November 2020
Publisher: Anthem Press

This book offers a revolutionary new perspective on our democratic destiny, ecological survival, and strategies for maintaining fair economies. It demonstrates that by implementing upper limits on wealth and income, replacing elections with local direct democracy and legal duties involving randomly selected citizens, and replacing welfare and redistribution policies with pre-distribution and reparations promises, we can find innovative solutions to address political apathy, discontent, manipulation, economic inequality, unfairness, unequal opportunities, and the impending ecological catastrophe.

The author argues that these measures will empower individuals, promote community engagement, and create a more equitable and sustainable society. They also highlight the importance of addressing systemic issues such as colonialism, racism, and gender inequality to achieve a truly democratic and just future.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in shaping a better world and challenging the status quo. Its insights and proposals offer a roadmap for building a more inclusive and resilient society that can thrive in the face of ongoing challenges.

Weight: 216g
Dimension: 139 x 215 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785276408