'''Collectivism''' in government is based on the belief that consensus is a better mode of [[choice|decision]]-making than [[individualism]]. Democracy is an example of collectivism in that the majority rules. <ref>"Don't forget that [[pure democracy]] is a form of collectivism -- it readily sacrifices individual rights to majority wishes." [http://freedomkeys.com/collectivism.htm] </ref>
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'''Collectivism''' in government is based on the notion that the welfare of the group takes precedence over individual rights. It is based upon the flawed logical premise that the sum is greater than its parts. It is generally preferred by [[liberal]]s. [[Libertarians]] generally prefer [[individualism]].{{fact}}
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It is generally preferred by [[liberal]]s. [[Libertarians]] generally prefer [[individualism]].{{fact}}