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Tyranny of the Majority

Democracies, particularly direct democracies, are criticized by some for arguably developing “tyrannies of the majority,” where dominating political forces would successfully vote against the interests and rights of political minorities.
A bill of rights safeguards individual rights from being voted away by a tyranny of the majority.
by Southern Twink May 5, 2025
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