At this point, I think most of the rational world has realized that monarchy is ludicrous. Past generations can exercise no real political or societal power over the living. Their influence, of course, cannot be avoided and proper understanding of the foundations of society and of natural law are essential to the continuing welfare of any polity. However, the exercising of power by the deceased is a necrocracy. It is the enslavement of the living to the dead and is not only immoral but functionally ludicrous. But, can governments go to far the other way? Politicians often talk about the burden of debt we leave to future generations. Isn't this a form of temporal collectivism, allowing the not-yet-born to truncate their freedoms by being overly conscientious of what they leave to the future?

Obviously, the laws of nature- to survive then thrive- demand individuals be responsible for themselves, but what's the line between doing this and living in fear of the impact our actions have on the future?