The one who is affected!
And in an argument - the one who is cleverer.
And that is why the sum can never be better that the individual.
The power of association has meaning only when it serves the interests of the individual.
Actually any association always serves individuals.
He problem is with these associations that proclaim that they serve the common interest to hide the fact that they serve the interests of the few.
But what about states?
States too serve the personal interests theii citizens (check wiih the Declaration of Independence) and if they don't they lose their legitimacy. States are sovereign as long as the people can deliberate national interest and policy. Outside ot that they are just a criminal association protecting the interests of corrupt individuals.
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