5. Excellent points in looking at the big picture. I typed off my response too
Edited on Tue Sep-21-10 11:06 AM by RKP5637
quickly!
I too "oppose empires because imperial policy tends to short change individual rights."
I guess a strong dictatorial empire can lead to a long lived and stable form of government? ... but of course the majority of those under it well might not enjoy it...
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