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Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet
A second referendum would be a blow to the heart of our parliamentary democracy. It would introduce the principle – elitist to the core – that the legitimacy of a political decision rests upon a judgment about the knowledge that informed it. And it would rely on a dirty plebiscitarianism as a way out of the political impasse in Westminster. Those arguing for a second referendum should be careful what they wish for. Chaos is rarely a harbinger of good outcomes.
• Chris Bickerton teaches politics at Cambridge University
https://www.theguardian.com/global/c...y-peoples-vote |
There wasn't a concrete plan to leave first time around. Do you agree with that?
I'm not talking about a general leave or remain referendum, I'm talking about get a brexit plan together and put that on a ballot against remaining.
Would that really be an attack on democracy?