In principle, you are right, a filibuster seems to run counter to democratic principles. However, given the realities of how Congress works, I personally have

In principle, you are right, a filibuster seems to run counter to democratic principles. However, given the realities of how Congress works, I personally have no trouble using the instruments available to stop the even more undemocratic influence of money in politics, which IMO is what this whole process is all about.