The Tyranny of the Majority
Lanni Guiner illustrates how in our society we are taught that the majority always rules however, he explains how in our democratic nation we should take into consideration even the minorities. Madisonian Majority is a majority that rules but does not dominate. It is a fair system that benefits both parties. I agree with this article and how it talks about how the minority needs protection against an overbearing majority. Everyone is going to have their own views and beliefs and neither is right nor wrong. It depends on one's situation and the lifestyle they are living. “Self government, fairness, deliberation, compromise, and consensus" is the principle in democracy. I also agree with Guiner's way of taking turns and cooperating and fulfilling the minority’s needs. Giving the minority a turn does not mean the minority gets to rule, but it allows them to influence and take part in decision making. The majority will always rule, but that does not mean the minorities' beliefs and views are wrong. A democracy should cater to everyone's needs.
In regards to universal healthcare, I feel that whoever needs it should be able to get it without question. However, people who are not in favor of universal healthcare should not be forced to enroll in it. Private practices should be able to choose what they want to do. I feel that our government is not a democracy if we are all forced to enroll in universal healthcare. Many people are in favor, but there are also those who oppose it for many different reasons. For example, many people feel that they should not be paying for someone else’s healthcare. Also, enforcing universal healthcare may cause many problems in our nation because of the overwhelming number of people who need it. In our democratic society I feel that the government should consider where both parties are coming from and not be one-sided to one particular party.
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I picked this article because it questions your beliefs and illustrates both the pros and cons of universal healthcare. It talks about the alarming rising costs of healthcare and whether or not universal healthcare will benefit or hurt our nation. "The public is not sure whether the government should make a major or a limited effort to provide health insurance to the uninsured. The last time this question was asked by Kaiser in May 2003, 42 percent said that there should be should be a major effort, 37 percent said that there should be a limited effort, and 13 percent said that things should be kept the way they are." In the end, no one is sure whether universal healthcare will benefit or hurt our nation. However, both parties should be taken into consideration, even if the majority rules
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