POLS 2100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Robbie Rogers, Grassroots Democracy, Michael Sam
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Ceding power up: integration and conceding of sovereignty i. e the european union. Ceding power down: devolution communities are pretty good at taking power from the state, takes power from the hands of distant politicians and bureaucracies. *putnam and social capital: can"t rely on the state to do everything. *those in the community are in the best position to get things done. *article in globe and mail urged communities to run outdoor rinks in toronto. The environment: the view that the environment should be values for its own sake a public good to be shared by all, no longer is it necessary to exploit the environment to achieve developmental goals. *the environment has value whether or not it is exploited or developed. Sexual orientation: robbie rogers, michael sam (football) and j. collins (basketball) *these revelations are being met with yawns or support instead of condemnation. *gambia has drawn criticism because it is not receptive to the lgbtq communities.