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> Democracy is supposed to have something to do with majority rule or at least having policies that benefit the greatest number

No. Modern democracy is supposed to protect the minority and allow regular peaceful transitions of power. That's why we need individual liberties and constitutional rules that protect the individual and prevent the majority to take away their liberties.

parent nkmnz 24 days ago

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