Liberty without accountability leads to Authoritarianism

Accountability is a fundamental element of a functioning Democracy.   Liberty, equality, accountability.  Liberty without equality is nothing more than privilege. Free speech without accountability leads to impunity.  Authoritarianism begins when the powerful think they can act with impunity.  Loose accountability, and you loose Democracy.   Anyone can say anything. There will be very little to no consequences.  With no accountability, how can we ensure equity and justice?   Cambridge has no mechanism to hold neither the City nor the politician and supporting city-wide organizations accountable.  No independent printed newspaper or journalists.  No checks and no balance.  We have lost our way.

Adapted from Billy Bragg , "Three Dimensions of Freedom"