James commented on Audrey's question: “Is this suggestion about providing government subsidies to startups? If so, why should the government intervene in the marketplace and pick winners? Or is it about reducing red tape from small businesses? Or what? ”
James commented on Carl's question: “Good question. Obviously not manufacturing. Tourism? ”
James commented on Andrew's question: “Elect better politicians in the first place. However, this might entail paying them better. ”
James commented on James's question: “I asked about *between* elections. It goes without saying that we hold politicians accountable *at* elections. ”
James asked the question: “How can we hold our politicians more accountable for their performance between elections? Should there be an independent register of election promises and their implementation? ”
James commented on Frank's question: “I certainly hope not. History shows that our current system of representative democracy is the best. The notion that all citizens have equal wisdom is preposterous. Direct democracy is mob rule - the tyranny of the majority over minority rights. ”
James asked the question: “How can we preserve the best elements of Western civilisation whilst me embracing the East?”
James commented on Neil's question: “I think the case for voluntary euthanasia (which I support) is better argued on its own merits, rather than arguing that politicians should follow popular opinion. Their job is to lead rather than follow. ”
James commented on Robert's question: “There's nothing to stop anybody lobbying their representatives, and all citizens can vote when they turn 18. The voting age should not be lowered. ”
James commented on Robert's question: “Not until aged 18. ”
