Roberts and Klein argue that being passionate in one's political views is distinct from being factional, since they advocate an anti-factional society in which contested matters like creationism-versus-evolution in schools would be removed from collective decision—just as there is no Republican or Democrat bundle of groceries at the supermarket, schooling could be de-governmentalized so neighbors respect each other's choices rather than fighting over a single 'ring of power.'

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Speaker

Russ Roberts

Evidence Quote

we may be passionate in our political views, but we're not factional. But we're Yeah, we're for an anti-factional society, actually.

Source

Dan Klein on The Theory of Moral Sentiments, Episode 4--A Discussion of Part III 04/29/2009EconTalk
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