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He's not the guy his constituents want. He is the guy 51.5% of his constituents want. Giving the people what a majority of those people want is a very dangero
by jlgreco 13y ago
He's not the guy his constituents want. He is the guy 51.5% of his constituents want.
Giving the people what a majority of those people want is a very dangerous thing to do. Part of the theory being having constitutions is to limit the tyranny of the majority, though it is plain to see that in Joe Arpaio's case the limitations are not sufficient. What 51% of voters in Maricopa County apparently want is unacceptable.
- Vivtek 13y agoWell, 51.5% is better than the small minority that would be served if he weren't an elected official - and the threat of losing his next election keeps him at least moderately accountable. [insert Churchill quote here]