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Old 10.12.2009, 20:45
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Re: Swiss Senator Dick Marty: “Something is culturally wrong in Switzerland”

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Yes, because as mentioned in the interview, the Swiss system allows the politics of the moment to affect the constitution. Additional checks and balances may be required.

While I agree it allows for extreme measures to go unchecked, there are checks and balances in place. In such cases, a refendum can be overturned. On principle, I wouldn't want any changes that would mute the voice of the people even more. I believe this ban is a blowback from years and years of doing just that - muting the voice of the public.

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