> In fact, having (comparatively) more powerful local government would strengthen the democratic process in my opinion. 

I agree directionally, but you're putting the destination as localized democracy and I'm putting it beyond that. If you haven't engaged with the arguments against democracy from pro-freedom people, I would advise you to do so.

> I will have to check out the book recommendation, thank you for that :)

You're welcome! Let me know what you think after! Maybe you can do a book review here if you're open to it.

OldNorseAnarchist

Well I can certainly agree with the sentiment that greater local governmental power is better for freedom, I still don't think that means democracy is garbage. In fact, having (comparatively) more powerful local government would strengthen the democratic process in my opinion.

I will have to check out the book recommendation, thank you for that :)

monero

If you choose the lesser of two evils, it means you are the evil.

ProfAnarch

Well I can certainly agree with the sentiment that greater local governmental power is better for freedom, I still don't think that means democracy is garbage. In fact, having (comparatively) more powerful local government would strengthen the democratic process in my opinion. 

I will have to check out the book recommendation, thank you for that :)