Title: Democracy at stake, not just wallets
Part of composite article Sweden’s Election Promises Come Without a Price Tag—Voters Left Guessing on Costs View full article →
**Article:** In a letter to the editor, Gunnar Smideman warns that we have taken our democratic freedoms for granted. So much so, that we fail to notice how they are being gradually reduced.
He argues that the coming election demands more from voters than simply choosing between promises of free preschool or cheaper dental care. According to Smideman, the real choice is about protecting our fundamental rights.