The optimum collectivist impulse

That is what George Will is getting at in his discussion:

The [liberal] project is to dilute the concept of individualism, thereby refuting respect for the individual’s zone of sovereignty

My view is that liberals, the modern versions, are simply anti-democratic, preferring the executive dictate over fair elections. The hope here is that fair elections yield accurate government. My view says the prime purpose of the liberal elite should be fairer elections, closing the gap between the voter and the government decisions.