Try replacing “legitimate” with “real”, which is how I interpreted it.
will do, thanks.
That does make the sentence true, and morally less objectionable. But “legitimate” is not usually a synonym for “real,” particularly in this context.
Huh. It didn’t occur to me to interpret it any other way until you mentioned it, TBH. I guess because they’re manifestly agreeing with me.
The whole political science concept of legitimacy is under appreciated in this community.
Try replacing “legitimate” with “real”, which is how I interpreted it.
will do, thanks.
That does make the sentence true, and morally less objectionable. But “legitimate” is not usually a synonym for “real,” particularly in this context.
Huh. It didn’t occur to me to interpret it any other way until you mentioned it, TBH. I guess because they’re manifestly agreeing with me.
The whole political science concept of legitimacy is under appreciated in this community.