Indeed. Democracy, or at least full democracy, implies substantial protection of minority rights. As Ernest Naville said "in a democratic government, the right

Indeed. Democracy, or at least full democracy, implies substantial protection of minority rights. As Ernest Naville said "in a democratic government, the right of decision belongs to the majority, but the right of representation belongs to all". I think all the other minority rights required to even find out where majority support lies are implied. He seems to be thinking of full democracy, but minimal democracy requires the peaceful transfer of power from one administration to the next. If a majority prevents the opposition required for a peaceful transfer of power, then it isn't democratic at all no matter how legitimate its original mandate.