[Mb-civic] It's Been a Privilege

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It's Been a Privilege 
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Michael Kinsley

February 20 2005

American democracy is a conspiracy of special interests against the general interest, but every special interest thinks that it is the general interest. Journalists often see this firsthand. They talk to a farmer about farm price supports and report back amazed at the ferocity and self-righteousness of the farmer's views. Farmers really believe that large government checks to farmers make the nation a better place, and they can get very annoyed if you suggest otherwise. 

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