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.
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.