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are we a democracy?

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Foxy: Minorities still do not have that large a representation in Parliament as the rest of us.

Of course, that's why they are called a Minority.

Foxy: However, in a democracy they do have the right for their voices to be heard.

Yes they do. I don't have a problem with that. I do have a problem when the Minority is given more balance than the Majority. Especially in some of the more outrageous issues expressed by Lunatic Fringe Groups.

No-one fines Minority Fringe Groups for their views when they offend the Majority, but the Sane Majority can get fined or Demonstrated against if they are seen to offend the Lunatic Fringe Groups.

How is that Democratic?

Foxy: Well I guess the trouble with having an open-mind is of course that people at university will insist on coming along and try to put things in it. (smile).

Yes, unfortunately Socialist/Marxist/Greenie Garbage is being forced into the minds of impressionable young students instead of what they are supposed to be studying. If they don't follow the Socialist/Marxist/Greenie Doctrine they are failed in their Courses. Some Courses students can't even get into unless they pass a Socialist/Marxist/Greenie entrance exam. (frown)
Posted by Jayb, Friday, 7 September 2018 5:43:45 PM
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our government is supposed to serve all of the people not just a select few.
Foxy,
Agreed, no-one will query that. That's why the few should refrain from asking for special deals that'd give them more than others.
Posted by individual, Friday, 7 September 2018 5:59:23 PM
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Jayb,

I seem to have misunderstood you in your previous post.
I didn't realise that you were referring to the lunatic
fringe groups - and of course I agree with you on them.

Indy,

I don't have a problem with what you're saying either.
Posted by Foxy, Friday, 7 September 2018 6:06:46 PM
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Democracies can work well only in a civilized society. Societies ridden with factionalism,religious fundamentalism and many such divisive forces cannot practice democracy in a meaningful way.In most countries where democracy is supposed to be in place only MOBOCRACY is seen.
Posted by Ezhil, Saturday, 8 September 2018 1:32:41 PM
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Interesting comments Ezhil
Posted by Canem Malum, Saturday, 8 September 2018 2:46:09 PM
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Democracy has so many holes is like a piece of Swiss cheese.

Democracy can only work for those who believe in it if it's safeguarded against the actions of those who don't believe in it.
Posted by Armchair Critic, Sunday, 9 September 2018 1:54:26 PM
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