Implications of a Vindictive Ruler
Trump's chaos has profound implications for us. The concept of doing what you like unless there is a law to stop you might sound radical, but it is the foundation of a rule-of-law democratic society.
In a rule-of-law democracy, laws are made by elected representatives of the people, administered by an executive that must also obey the law, and disputes are resolved by an independent judiciary.
- Laws are made by elected representatives
- Executive must obey the law
- Independent judiciary resolves disputes
The people get no say in the making of the law, the executive exercises power with little restraint, and there is no independent judiciary to say how and upon whom is the law to be applied.
Rule-of-law democracies provide certainty and liberty for their people.
Author's summary: Trump's chaos impacts democratic societies.