> Defending our democracy? How about the majorities that passed the immigration laws that are being enforced? I feel you are using the word democracy in a very

> Defending our democracy? How about the majorities that passed the immigration laws that are being enforced? I feel you are using the word democracy in a very narrow sense of the word: popularity contest. Look no further than the Egyptian government that arose from Arab Spring to see how little such "election winner takes all" democratic governments differ from autocracy. Democracy, taken in the broader sense of a truly free country, requires much more than just free elections. Human rights and rule of law are just as important. Indeed, our two most important founding documents, the declaration of independence and constitution, clearly outline a vision for a humane country that respects that all individuals possess human rights that our government cannot violate. I believe the parent is calling on fellow citizens to defend our democracy’s enshrinement of human rights. > What does democracy have to do with the right to immigrate to America without permission? Who is claiming these immigrants have a right to immigrate to America without permission? Certainly not the Microsoft employees or anyone in this thread. The letter doesn't complain that ICE is enforcing immigration laws. It asserts that ICE is doing so in a way that is inhumane to children. In short, this isn't just an immigration issue. It's a human rights issue.