- The majority rules, but the Constitution limits how much power the majority can exercise over the minority.
- Majorities can enforce ideas and policies that ignore reality. Only the Constitution, not truth, limits what they can do.
- A democratic republic requires more from its citizens than a monarchy or oligarchy.
- Monarchies and oligarchies are more easily corrupted than a democracy, but democracies are not incorruptible.
- Properly functioning democratic republics require citizens to see their relationship with the government as more than transactional.
- The best check against a large majority is a vocal and active minority.
- Unless facts are overwhelming (and even then, it’s no guarantee), democratic majorities are more easily swayed by emotion than logic.
- Rhetoric is the lubricant that keeps the gears of a proper-functioning democratic republic moving.
- In 200 years, modern democracies have done more for human progress and well-being than any other form of government.
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1 个月Thanks Mike. Great perspective. Sanity might stand a chance after all……
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