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(1) A fully democratic society for us is one in which the opportunity for self-realization is equally available to all. And self-realization for us means the free development of our moral, intellectual, aesthetic, and sensual capacities. It does not mean, as it does for those Liberals and Conservatives who talk about equal opportunity, the ability to get ahead of and control others. (2) The second characteristic that a socialist believes a fully developed democracy requires is that the average citizen should possess direct or indirect control over all those decisions that have a serious effect on his day-to-day life.
✏️ Some values/definitions/qualities to add to what democracy under socialism would mean. In addition to equal voting, equal ability to participate in government, and the right to criticize the system itself. 🔗 View Highlight
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create the kind of economy in which the equal opportunities for the development of the capacities and talents of people would be maximized and in which all those directly affected by economic decisions would have some effective power in the making of them.