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From: Lawrence D'Oliveiro <ldo@nz.invalid>
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Subject: Re: Case Insensitive File Systems -- Torvalds Hates Them
Date: Fri, 9 May 2025 21:52:59 -0000 (UTC)
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On Fri, 09 May 2025 20:31:20 GMT, Charlie Gibbs wrote:

> Transition between the two is done via what I call the Final Vote.
> That's where people democratically elect someone who then dismantles the
> democratic framework.

This is why checks and balances are so important: an impartial judiciary 
and an independent and free press are both vital. That majority vote is 
necessary, but not sufficient.

Because “power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely”.