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Originally Posted by rubicon
Quixote: Alexis de Tocqueville also said in that same publication that" he marveled at the way Americans preferred voluntary association to government regulation." "The inhabitants of the United States has only a defiant and restive regard for social authority and he appeals to it only when he can do without it. In other words self-rule
ilovetv: post #359 speaks to that issue (CA Prop 8) and the fact that "we the people" spoke and the Court said we don't care what you think"" . Also in that same post janmn stated 61% of Florida's population said no again the Court said "forget you". Keep in mind that Florida homosexual community is one of the largest in the nation
IMO: The fact that 61% of a population supported an amendment that was pedjudical to a minority portion of the total state population, does not mean the amendment is correct or fair. The unfairness of a popular vote is why we have appeals.
Again the Supreme Court these days because it is so politically charged is legislating via judicial rulings. Its why there is such a bitter debate each time an opening occurs. Secondly the nature of this issue is such that it should have never been taken out of the hands of citizens
As an aside. I am happy to see that the thread continues because there were a few posters who declared it nil and void and hence closed. IMHO as with all threads here this thread will simply retire on its own ....as it should be for those who desire to continue. ilovetv injection of one of the great thinkers is an example of the benefits of longevity
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When a majority is able to tred upon a minority in order to benefit themselves over others, that is injustice. IMHO, that is when a government for "all" people must take the iniative to level the playing field to ensure the rights of "all" people are being considered and protected and not just the majority because that's the way they want it.
And I love how all minorities are "special interest groups" becuase they don't fit into what some perceive to be the righteous majority.