Government,
Constitutional Law
Oct. 30, 2017
Engaged citizens: A threat to liberal democracy?
History shows that confidently held positions are often later believed to be wrong. Engaged citizens should listen and think. They should, however, be slow to condemn.
Kevin Cole
Professor
University of San Diego School of Law
Professor Cole is editor of the CrimProf Blog.
A Cub Scout is expelled from his den for challenging a politician about gun control. President Donald Trump encourages fans to boycott NFL advertisers because of player protests during the national anthem. Gay-rights activists organize boycotts of companies that exercise their legal rights not to provide certain employment benefits, or that are owned by individuals who oppose gay-rights initiatives.
What unites these examples? Each...
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