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> The self-governing republic works only if it expresses the will of the majority. If by "works", you mean creates a functional society, that seems probably in
by donatj 5y ago
> The self-governing republic works only if it expresses the will of the majority.
If by "works", you mean creates a functional society, that seems probably incorrect. The "will of the majority" can and has been wrong many times. What's most popular isn't always what's best.
- prometheus76 5y agoThe whole purpose of the Bill of Rights was to enshrine particular rights against the majority voting them away. In other words, I agree with you. "Majority rules" has many problems that were debated in the Federalist Papers.