Political philosophers for centuries have believed that centralization of power brings about an unacceptable risk of tyranny.
Mike Lee: “Political philosophers for centuries have believed that centralization of power brings about an unacceptable risk of…”
On the recordSeptember 11, 2012
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Lee discusses the dangers of concentrated governmental power and the importance of separation of powers.
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