In a country where rulers are edgy about the masses getting too much power, the carefully channelled discussions of a deliberative poll could prove a useful safety valve.
ECONOMIST: Democracy is about discussion, not just voting
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Rather, I believe in a deliberative legislative process guided by strict constitutional limitations, as well as a careful division of power between the federal government and state governments.
FORBES: I Defy You To Label Me Pro- Or Anti-Abortion