On Mar 7, 8:33=A0am, "Albert K. Fung" <akwf...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> > Western democracy is frequently the tyranny of the majoirty
>
> bmoore:
>
> > "Tyranny of the Majority" refers to a situation where a situation is
> > created which is truly unfair. Created by the majority to
> > intentionally screw over the minority. You need to make a case that
> > "western democracy" frequently does so. It has to be truly unfair, LT.
> > And on purpose. Not just your usual BS. Then I'll listen.
>
> In the Federalist Papers ....
>
> Particularly #10, the issues of "tyranny of the majority", was
> discussed and debated endlessly among America's founders. That
> is the reason for a constitution and its im****tant attachment,
> the Bill of Rights. They devised separation of powers and rule
> of law for the US system of government.
>
> Tocqueville was happy to see that America solved his dilemma.
>
> His deep concern about a democracy, was that the homogenity of
> public opinion would ensure little toleration of difference of
> opinion in democratic societies. Unlike the aristocratic ones,
> public opinion is seen as authentic and not ascribed. So it's
> seen, at times wrongly, to carry a great deal of moral force.
> The esteemed Mr. Lee is courageously playing devil's advocate,
> to remind us all of the exceptionalness of the US system, and
> the uniqueness of her ingrained constitutionalism.
>
> And her respect for the First and Second Amendments .... :)
>
> Regards,
>
> Albert K. Fung
> La Brisas/Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California, Mexico.
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I keep forgetting that LT's constant criticism of all things
American is just because he wants to keep us on our toes. Because no
one could be so nutty as to believe the stuff he writes.
Could they?
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