In my view, no thinker better highlights the necessity or dignity of intermediary associations (a conservative theme par excellence) nor provides a deeper account of the dependence
of modern liberal democracy upon the «moral capital» of premodern times.
The judge could find no support for the position of Ms Ladele in a «
modern liberal democracy».
In
a modern liberal democracy gender may not serve as a basis for policy distinctions in the absence of a functional rationale (just as such criteria as skills, talent or education must be supported by such a rationale).
He added: «I am confident the powers we need, whether it is on communications data or the content of communications, I am very comfortable they are absolutely right for
a modern liberal democracy.»
It works and we all know it works, but people don't admire it... It is the soul of
modern liberal democracy and it remains unsung in praise».