CDZ Why is democracy a good form of government?

[C_Clayton_Jones]

"Why is democracy a good form of government?"

It isn't.

That's why the United States is a Constitutional Republic, and not a democracy; democracy in the United States functions in the context of a republican form of government, representative and indirect, subject to the rule of law, not men – as men are incapable of ruling justly, where citizens are safeguarded from the tyranny of majority rule.

 

[C_Clayton_Jones]

A republic is a subset of democracy. I don't understand what the insistence is of some people to refuse to recognize the fact.

Likely because it isn't a 'fact.'

In our Constitutional Republic democracy functions as the mechanics of governance, devoid of legal authority, subordinate to the rule of law. It's incumbent upon the people through their elected representatives and the democratic process to act in a manner consistent with the Constitution and its case law; and when the people err and enact measures repugnant to the Constitution, the courts are authorized to invalidate such measures, in accordance with the rule of law.

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[C_Clayton_Jones]

“Republic and Democracy are both terms that indicate sovereignty of the people.... No difference should be accepted in their meaning, no matter how bad partisans may want there to be.”

Nonsense.

The former represents the sovereignty of the law, the latter the sovereignty of the people, which is why the United States is not a democracy. In our Republic the authority of the will of the people is valid only when the people act in accordance with the law; in a democracy the will of the people is the law – and hence the perils of a democratic form of government, and why a democratic form of government was rejected by the Framers.

 

[there4eyeM]

From the Merriam-Webster Dictionary

democracy
noun de·moc·ra·cy \di-ˈmä-krə-sē\
: a form of government in which people choose leaders by voting

: a country ruled by democracy

: an organization or situation in which everyone is treated equally and has equal rights
republic
noun re·pub·lic \ri-ˈpə-blik\
: a country that is governed by elected representatives and by an elected leader (such as a president) rather than by a king or queen

Related to REPUBLIC
Synonyms
democracy, self-government, self-rule

Democracy is the original form. There are subsets, such as pure democracy and republican democracy. What some fear is the 'pure' form.

This is my last comment on the subject.

 

[ralfy]

From what I know, a modern republic is representative democracy.

 

[Mad Scientist]

Democracy is a bad form of Government. It means that 51% can vote to do whatever they want to the other 49%.

 

[Delta4Embassy]

A friend of mine was talking about how he thinks democracy is a bad way to run government because it's just a 'popularity contest, like electing 5th grade class president except with a world super power.' He says that whoever governs us should be chosen based on how qualified they are, i.e. meritocracy.
What do participants think? Do any of you agree?
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It's not a good form of government. Average population isn't wise or intelligent enough to see the big picture and only votes out of selfish self-interest. Monarchies, dictatorships, military juntas are best. Power should lie with one person. Not 436.

 

[JakeStarkey]

Whether a democracy or a republic, if a Bill of Rights does not protect the individual's basic civil liberties, does not matter. It will abuse the citizen.

 

[Skull Pilot]

Democracy is the worst form of government which is why we are a republic

 

[dcraelin]

“Republic and Democracy are both terms that indicate sovereignty of the people.... No difference should be accepted in their meaning, no matter how bad partisans may want there to be.”

Nonsense.

The former represents the sovereignty of the law, the latter the sovereignty of the people, which is why the United States is not a democracy. In our Republic the authority of the will of the people is valid only when the people act in accordance with the law; in a democracy the will of the people is the law – and hence the perils of a democratic form of government, and why a democratic form of government was rejected by the Framers.

WRONG...Republicanism was a rallying point AGAINST the Constitution


7266 by dcraelin on US Message Board - Political Discussion Forum

 

[gipper]

A friend of mine was talking about how he thinks democracy is a bad way to run government because it's just a 'popularity contest, like electing 5th grade class president except with a world super power.' He says that whoever governs us should be chosen based on how qualified they are, i.e. meritocracy.
What do participants think? Do any of you agree?
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It's not a good form of government. Average population isn't wise or intelligent enough to see the big picture and only votes out of selfish self-interest. Monarchies, dictatorships, military juntas are best. Power should lie with one person. Not 436.

There are no good forms of government. There are only those less bad than others.

Throughout all of civilized human history, government can be characterized as tyrannical, murderous, and enslaving.

Unfortunately this fact is not known to many.

 

[JakeStarkey]

The fact is that those who oppose American democratic republicanism want to inflict a great horror on its inhabitants.

 

[gipper]

The fact is that those who oppose American democratic republicanism want to inflict a great horror on its inhabitants.

Only statists like you will unknowingly do that.

 

[timslash]

If we are talking about modern democracy - No! Because today's democracy is not REAL, it's just all types of government named by one word... And if we are talking about Obama's democracy... You know what i will say.

 

[JakeStarkey]

The fact is that those who oppose American democratic republicanism want to inflict a great horror on its inhabitants.

Only statists like you will unknowingly do that.

Not at all, and you won't get the chance to hurt America.

 

[Lonestar_logic]

The fact is that those who oppose American democratic republicanism want to inflict a great horror on its inhabitants.

Only statists like you will unknowingly do that.

Not at all, and you won't get the chance to hurt America.

No he won't because you liberals are already hurting America.

 

[JakeStarkey]

The fact is that those who oppose American democratic republicanism want to inflict a great horror on its inhabitants.

Only statists like you will unknowingly do that.

Not at all, and you won't get the chance to hurt America.

No he won't because you liberals are already hurting America.

You are far right, so the mainstream is liberal to you. Tough.

 

[Lonestar_logic]

The fact is that those who oppose American democratic republicanism want to inflict a great horror on its inhabitants.

Only statists like you will unknowingly do that.

Not at all, and you won't get the chance to hurt America.

No he won't because you liberals are already hurting America.

You are far right, so the mainstream is liberal to you. Tough.

Yes mainstream is liberal.

 

[JakeStarkey]

The fact is that those who oppose American democratic republicanism want to inflict a great horror on its inhabitants.

Only statists like you will unknowingly do that.

Not at all, and you won't get the chance to hurt America.

No he won't because you liberals are already hurting America.

You are far right, so the mainstream is liberal to you. Tough.

Yes mainstream is liberal.

Thank you finally being honest. So I have corrected it in reality for you:

mainstream is liberal to the kooky far right

 

[rightwinger]

Democracy is two wolves and a sheep voting on whats for supper