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Why Community-Driven Bureaucracy (CDB) is a Threat to Accountability

Community-Driven Bureaucracy (CDB) may seem like a breath of fresh air in a world full of red tape. But this system has practically no accountability.

Flaws in CDB

Supporters argue that it streamlines the cumbersome approval process by allowing individuals to handle bureaucratic tasks within their own community. Instead of waiting for government approval and paying fees, citizens can simply have neighbors or friends approve forms, which are then discarded after approval.

CDB is a structureless mess

While some may praise the system’s simplicity and cost-effectiveness, we at Regulation Lovers find this lack of structure alarming. Sure, president Laufey claims, “It’s wonderful!” But what happens when free comes at the cost of public safety and accountability?

Under traditional systems, government oversight ensures that businesses, healthcare providers, and various services meet certain standards. This is not just bureaucratic busywork—these regulations protect consumers, patients, and the public. By allowing informal, community-driven approvals, CDB opens the door to widespread abuse and fraud.

Bad medicine will flourish

One glaring concern is the potential for pseudo-scientific medical practices to flourish under CDB. Someone could easily certify their pseudo-scientific medical practice in cahoots with their best friend and start selling snake oil on the market. Imagine a scenario where an unlicensed practitioner gets a form approved by their neighbor, opens a clinic, and starts selling untested treatments. Under CDB, there’s nothing stopping them.

There’s no accountability

Furthermore, CDB’s informal structure makes it nearly impossible to hold anyone accountable for mistakes or abuses. If a fraudulent business harms customers, who is responsible? The neighbor who approved the form? The business owner? Without clear lines of accountability, victims are left without legal recourse, and bad actors can operate with impunity.

CDB doesn’t work

While proponents of CDB argue that it empowers local communities, the reality is that it undercuts the systems in place to keep people safe. The idea of discarding paperwork may sound appealing, but we must remember that regulations exist for a reason: to safeguard public interests. Stripping away these protections, as CDB does, leaves communities vulnerable to exploitation and harm.

In the end, convenience cannot come at the expense of oversight.