The Auron MacIntyre Show Multiculturalism Enables Totalitarianism | 1/9/25
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Jan 9, 2025 Explore the paradox of multiculturalism and how it drives government expansion. The discussion reveals how diverse cultural values require greater state intervention to navigate conflicts. Delve into the idea that a unified moral foundation is essential for preserving individual liberties and preventing tyranny. This perspective challenges conventional small government notions, suggesting that vigorous state action may better protect freedom than neutral policies.
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Shared Moral Vision and Government Size
- Limited government requires a shared moral vision among the people.
- Without it, the state expands to mediate cultural conflicts.
Multiculturalism and State Expansion
- Multiculturalism fractures shared morality, leading to conflicts.
- A lack of common tradition necessitates state intervention as arbiter.
Laws and Cultural Unity
- In multicultural societies, laws feel arbitrary and imposed.
- A unified moral vision, rooted in faith, can prevent tyranny.