Quote Originally Posted by Kiwigrunt View Post
Isn't true (simplistic) democracy exactly that though? Provided you are fortunate enough to be part of a majority.
That would be the simplistic version, yes. The US system is set up on the premise that certain rights may not be intruded upon even if the majority desires it. Defining the nature and extent of those rights is a continuing process with no final answer. Overall I think there's been a steady trend toward increased protection of the rights of minorities, which the majority might in some cases perceive as intrusion upon their right to have their way... but of course that's a trend, not a rile, and there are plenty of exceptions.