When institutions are asked “by what right?” they rarely answer.
Instead, they substitute procedure for legitimacy — and trap challengers in a quagmire.
The Quagmire of Authority 👇
https://newsletter.martingeddes.com/p/the-quagmire-of-authority
The quagmire of authority - by Martin Geddes
How institutions protect legitimacy by substituting procedure for the right to rule
https://newsletter.martingeddes.com/p/the-quagmire-of-authority
So true Martin. Great, insightful essay.
Can't help wondering whether under Common Law, and if enough people refused to accept legitimacy of a given government body's right to fine you, a debate on "being" would have to take place?
Maybe not under the Supreme Court system whose being (legitimacy) itself should be questioned IMVHO.
