And that's the crux of the problem right there. To protect minorities implies restrictions on the rights of the majority, to avoid the tyranny of the majority. To respond to the masses also limits the perogative of the rulers, including the ability to protect minorities possibly....it's the tougher part to make ideals reality than it is to have them.
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Date: 13/8/09 14:37 (UTC)