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Yes. And many of the most successful countries are tiny. And leaders accountable. Singapore and Switzerland spring to mind. Singapore isn't even a democracy, but it is very easy to leave, making it accountable, at least economically.

Back when we all lived in tribes, if a leader failed, people simply left the tribe. We need to be able to do virtually the same thing.

If we could remove our property from a city when corruption becomes more than membership is worth. That would impose some discipline. And cities should be able to leave.

And, predictably, Switzerland already has that. People can leave a canton to join a neighboring one or start their own. And it rarely happens. The possibility is a deterrent.



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