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Single Idea 24438

[catalogued under 24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 5. Democracy / d. Representative democracy]

Full Idea

Where issues affect large areas, the anarchist preference is to appoint assemblies of delegates rather than representatives, chosen for short periods, and subject to recall.

Gist of Idea

For large area issues anarchists prefer short-term delegates, not representatives

Source

George Woodcock (Anarchism: A Historical Introduction [1977], 1)

A Reaction

A large number of UK MPs seem to become very detached from the interests and beliefs of their constituents, which makes this idea quite appealing. If we could instantly 'recall' our MP. Specialists could be chosen for specific issues.

Book Reference

'The Anarchist Reader', ed/tr. Woodcock,George [Fontana 1978], p.26