George Bell's Critique Of Liberalism

Liberalism is a political philosophy or way of thinking based on the ideas of liberty and equality for all in society. With this theory or political policy in place, it is ideal for the people of the society to have the majority of the power in regards to decision making in the community. Meaning that the people have the power to vote for the people in government, freedom of press, freedom to practice any religion, and keep any civil or natural right reserved no matter what transpires in the government. Liberalism also has a strong support in a person being an individual first before being a component in a society. According to liberalism, "who I am" is not defined by class, ethnicity, religion or membership in any tradition or community. …show more content…
The government not being regulated and no established checks and balances, could result in the in government being too powerful and leading to the government not being for the people. Also if the government is not established by the composition of a diverse people from many backgrounds and ideas, the government may be comprised by too many of the similar group of individuals with alterative motives and interests. We see this in certain groups in the Middle East and South Africa. Where a certain group of people with religious of social similarities have obtained virtually all the positions in government. This has created a stronghold of the government, and only those who align with their views and ideology receive benefits from the decisions made by them. Those who do not share the views of those in government do not receive any benefit and may face negative actions taken against them such as imprisonment or violence if they protest or speak out against them. The lack of true representation for all in community raises problems because the community would not truly be satisfied as a whole. Only those who benefit from the decisions of the government would be satisfied by being in the