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kennywinkeryesterday at 5:02 PM1 replyview on HN

> Democracy runs on the equal application of the rule of law.

And how exactly do we maintain equal application of the rule of law? We put honorable people in the position of applying the law. The honor system.


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johneayesterday at 11:21 PM

> And how exactly do we maintain equal application of the rule of law?

Transparency and constant monitoring.

To understand how to run an organization without trust, think like a capitalist.

Does a bank function because of honesty?

No, everyone is watching everyone else, all the time.