Strategy lacking strength, application questionable
Criticism is mounting against a group known as the "lateral thinkers" for their perceived lack of seriousness in their assessment of a recent democratic legislation. The legislation in question, passed by a majority, includes a legal term of empowerment, but not as a blank cheque to any regime, contrary to the comparison made to Hitler's "blank cheque" to the Nazi regime of 1933.
The comparison primarily refers to the Enabling Act passed in March 1933, which granted Adolf Hitler and his cabinet the power to enact laws without parliamentary consent. This act provided a legal foundation for Hitler to establish a dictatorship under the guise of legality, abolishing democratic protections and concentrating power in the executive. The term "blank cheque" in this context signifies the unconditional and broad authority given to Hitler’s government, enabling it to sidestep the checks and balances of the democratic system.
The implications of this comparison are significant. It serves as a historical warning about how seemingly legal or legislative measures can facilitate authoritarianism when democratic systems allow vast powers to be concentrated in the hands of one leader or party without adequate safeguards. Modern references to this comparison usually underscore the dangers of laws or legislative acts that bypass established democratic procedures, potentially enabling authoritarian or illiberal governance, especially when accompanied by political intimidation or suppression of opposition.
The "blank cheque" metaphor emphasizes the risk of eroding constitutional democracy under the pretext of crisis or emergency powers, illustrating how legal instruments can be manipulated to legitimize undemocratic control and the suppression of civil liberties.
Meanwhile, criticism of the legislation development has been expressed due to the lack of compensation rules for businesses affected by restaurant closures. The behavior of the "lateral thinkers" is being criticized for a weak move and for being far from the current reality. The comparison of the current situation to a dictatorship has also been drawn, adding to the controversy surrounding the group.
The "lateral thinkers" are facing increasing criticism for their assessment of a recent democratic policy-and-legislation, especially for their perceived comparison of the law to the Enabling Act of 1933, which facilitated the rise of a dictatorship. Their weak stance on the lack of compensation rules for affected businesses has further fueled the criticism, while the drawing of a comparison to a dictatorship has added to the politics and general-news surrounding the group.
