> The concept of a "republic" means the rule of the people under a set of laws and a constitution which protects all people from abuses of the majority.
I agree, but I think that's called 'constitutional democracy'. Democracy can't be mob rule, is another way of looking at it; it can't be 'two wolves and a sheep voting on what's for dinner'.
> In the past there were times when "democracy" won, but society lost: 1789 France, 1933 Germany, 1949 Romania, etc.
Yes, the cardinal sin is someone who uses their power to prevent future democracy (or to oppress the minority).
I agree, but I think that's called 'constitutional democracy'. Democracy can't be mob rule, is another way of looking at it; it can't be 'two wolves and a sheep voting on what's for dinner'.
> In the past there were times when "democracy" won, but society lost: 1789 France, 1933 Germany, 1949 Romania, etc.
Yes, the cardinal sin is someone who uses their power to prevent future democracy (or to oppress the minority).