The ethical and political error of believing that the will of the majority (51% or more) should always dictate what is right, just, or lawful, thereby trampling the rights, interests, and existence of minority groups. This is the philosophical engine behind "tyranny of the majority." It assumes that democratic procedure alone legitimizes any outcome, no matter how oppressive. It fails to recognize that core human and civil rights are intended to be counter-majoritarian—shields against the popular will, not subject to it.
*Example: A town votes to ban the construction of a mosque because the majority are Christian and feel uncomfortable. Proponents say, "It's democracy in action!" This is the Fallacy of Majoritarianism. It uses the democratic process to legitimize religious discrimination, ignoring that constitutional rights protect minorities precisely from this kind of majoritarian vote.
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The results show the change was... not the correct move, but still, it happened.
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The results show the change was... not the correct move, but still, it happened.
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