We Are Not A Democracy

[Rattler]

We are a Republic.  Know the difference?  

https://www.aei.org/articles/democracy-or-republic/?gclid=CjwKCAjwxLH3BRApEiwAqX9arV-N6JPGUPZojtzO_RG1EECvm-q4U339e1aFkib9V7puju_C5D7yxhoCRnwQAvD_BwE

Are we not in fact more divided than we ever have been in our lifetimes? Mutual enmity is greater now than at any point in the last 50 years. What would happen if we did away with the various anti­democratic institutions of our republic and allowed a majority to do what it pleased? My wager: A narrow, fleeting majority — dominated by ideological die-hards of one side or the other — would use its temporary hold on power to really stick it to the detested minority. Those in the majority would do so under the false claim that they were simply advancing the national interest. And my guess, furthermore, is that they would do so in a way designed to create a permanent hold on power for themselves in government.

Edited June 19, 2020 by Rattler