Comment Re:Oh, no, that's not the problem. (Score 1) 223
And what, pray tell, would it matter if we lived in a pure democracy? Lets think about this for a minute, what says that the majority is wise, smart, or looking out for anyone but themselves?
In case studies does in California (I don't have my notes w/ me to give you the study) most laws voted on by the populace took away rights from people.
Ever heard of Tocqueville, he had some serious concerns with democracy. The idea of the "tyranny of the majority" is, I think, a very legitimate one. There is no evidence that people will vote to give other people equal rights when they can vote to give themselves more rights. Yes sometimes people do the right thing but I'm not going to hold my breath.
No a democratic republic isn't perfect, but it does give some checks and balances that can help to protect us from the worst that the majority can throw at the minority.
In case studies does in California (I don't have my notes w/ me to give you the study) most laws voted on by the populace took away rights from people.
Ever heard of Tocqueville, he had some serious concerns with democracy. The idea of the "tyranny of the majority" is, I think, a very legitimate one. There is no evidence that people will vote to give other people equal rights when they can vote to give themselves more rights. Yes sometimes people do the right thing but I'm not going to hold my breath.
No a democratic republic isn't perfect, but it does give some checks and balances that can help to protect us from the worst that the majority can throw at the minority.
