All-Affected Principle: Redefining Democratic Rights Beyond Political Participation
The article discusses how democratic participation rights should be determined in a society. The all-affected principle suggests that everyone affected by a decision should have a say in it. However, the article argues that economic participation rights are also important and should not be overlooked. It points out that political participation is not the only way to protect important interests. The article also raises concerns about how economic participation rights could affect democratic accountability and suggests that they should be balanced with moral responsibilities.