I forgot to point out that we don't live in a democracy, but a republic, you need to know the difference.
Yes, That is correct and you right wingers should be very, very glad.....Why?
(well, first check out the Federalist papers No10.)
In a democracy, EVERYONE has a direct say (impractical when the population is too large).....while in a republic (or representative government) a small number of elected officials "represent" a delegation to a centralized government.
In other words, were we a TRUE democracy, you right wingers would be outnumbered (except within this forum) and congress would not be so damn regressive.