Jesus. No wonder America is so fucked.
democracy noun 1 a form of government in which the people govern themselves or elect representatives to govern them. 2 a country, state or other body with such a form of government.
That's democracy.
Democracy itself is merely the popular
type of government featuring genuinely free elections by the people periodically.
"A Democracy", meaning a
form of government is not democracy as defined above.
The chief characteristic and distinguishing feature of ''a Democracy'' is: Rule by Omnipotent Majority.
In ''a Democracy'', The Individual, and any group of Individuals composing any Minority, have no protection against the unlimited power of The Majority. It is a case of Majority-over-Man.
This is true whether it be ''a Direct Democracy'', or ''a Representative Democracy.''
This double meaning of Democracy...a popular
type government in general, as well as a specific
form of popular government...needs to be made clear in any discussion, or writing, regarding this subject, for the sake of sound understanding. Understanding the difference is essential to comprehension of the fundamentals involved.
Furthermore, you'd do well to educate yourself a bit better before getting into the ring and poppig off in such a smartass manner like that with me boy. You're out of your league. Way, way, waaaay out of your league. Clearly. Well...unless you enjoy looking foolish. It's a choice. Heh heh.
A dictionary isn't gonna cut it here, though.