Weren't some people blabbering about direct democracy and the will of the people about other topics?Originally posted by: DealMonkey
So it's just a numbers game? Might makes right? Tyranny of the majority? What about state's rights? What about equal protection?
I'm just glad the homophobes in this country won't get a vote on the topic.
See what I mean?
It just doesn't matter what the majority thinks...
Cheering for judicial activism that may not represent the will of the people?It's simple reality Cad, the majority just won't have a say. Oh, they'll influence politicians with their anti-gay stances, but in the end I predict the judicial branch will decide this. Right? Wrong? Not really my point...
Seriously Cad, did I call anyone stupid? No, I didn't. So stop with your baseless accusations.Talking down the country again DM?
More and more I'm thinking our founders had the right idea: Policy and law decided by the majority against the minority makes for a tyranny of the majority. Who will protect the little guy, Cad? I think you're just putting words in my mouth again...But yes it does matter what the majority thinks...I thought you were a "people's voice" chanter, and one who believes in Democracy...you know...the will of the people.
The reason that doesn't work too good is cause guys like me would wind up with all the women and guys like you would go around with murder in your heart. There would be compelling state interests in that. It would, of course, however, greatly accelerate human evolution.
So this isn't a Democracy at all? This is place where courts can decide and enact law? Hmm...I thought I kept hearing about the "will of the people" and chants of "for the people by the people" Guess that doesn't apply when it suits your interests.
It's a Republic and the Majority doesn't rule. Didn't the 2000 Presidential Election teach you that?Originally posted by: CADkindaGUY
So this isn't a Democracy at all? This is place where courts can decide and enact law? Hmm...I thought I kept hearing about the "will of the people" and chants of "for the people by the people" Guess that doesn't apply when it suits your interests.
CkG
OK, so is this a Representative Republic at all? This is a place where courts can decide and enact law? Hmm...I thought Red just said that we have a Republic which elects Representatives who reflect the will of the people. But I guess that still doesn't apply when it suits your interests.Originally posted by: Red Dawn
It's a Republic and the Majority doesn't rule. Didn't the 2000 Presidential Election teach you that?Originally posted by: CADkindaGUY
So this isn't a Democracy at all? This is place where courts can decide and enact law? Hmm...I thought I kept hearing about the "will of the people" and chants of "for the people by the people" Guess that doesn't apply when it suits your interests.
CkG
Yes Cad, we're quite aware of the fact that you feel it's OK to ignore the laws of our country when it suits you (e.g. Ten Commandments cases). The primary duty of our judicial system is to enforce the laws of the land. Your interpretation of these laws is quite inconsequential.Originally posted by: CADkindaGUY
OK, so is this a Representative Republic at all? This is a place where courts can decide and enact law? Hmm...I thought Red just said that we have a Republic which elects Representatives who reflect the will of the people. But I guess that still doesn't apply when it suits your interests.
CkG
I'm not ignoring any laws. I was commenting on the "mob rule" comment.Originally posted by: DealMonkey
Yes Cad, we're quite aware of the fact that you feel it's OK to ignore the laws of our country when it suits you (e.g. Ten Commandments cases). The primary duty of our judicial system is to enforce the laws of the land. Your interpretation of these laws is quite inconsequential.Originally posted by: CADkindaGUY
OK, so is this a Representative Republic at all? This is a place where courts can decide and enact law? Hmm...I thought Red just said that we have a Republic which elects Representatives who reflect the will of the people. But I guess that still doesn't apply when it suits your interests.
CkG
I only wish I had freedom from this discussion. EDIT: Ahhh, the old "freedom of, not freedom from" argument. Hmmm, why doesn't the USSC buy that argument? Hmmmm, makes you wonder...
You don't know how right you are. I really should resist clicking...Originally posted by: CADkindaGUY
You do - it's called not clicking on this thread
CkG
Just like you can resist looking at a statue or pictureOriginally posted by: DealMonkey
You don't know how right you are. I really should resist clicking...Originally posted by: CADkindaGUY
You do - it's called not clicking on this thread
CkG
Just like the 2000 Presidential Elections.Originally posted by: CADkindaGUY
OK, so is this a Representative Republic at all? This is a place where courts can decide and enact law? Hmm...I thought Red just said that we have a Republic which elects Representatives who reflect the will of the people. But I guess that still doesn't apply when it suits your interests.Originally posted by: Red Dawn
It's a Republic and the Majority doesn't rule. Didn't the 2000 Presidential Election teach you that?Originally posted by: CADkindaGUY
So this isn't a Democracy at all? This is place where courts can decide and enact law? Hmm...I thought I kept hearing about the "will of the people" and chants of "for the people by the people" Guess that doesn't apply when it suits your interests.
CkG
CkG
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