Originally Posted by LUVMBDiesels

I agree with you 100%

Look at some of the 'democracies' we have had in the past 100 years - the USSR, Fascist Italy, NAZI Germany, etc. Look at the democracy that followed the French Revolution. Heck, look at the UK and the Canadians. They are both ruled by a simple majority system that leaves many people disenfranchised. For example ask any person from Northern England what they think about being ruled by the MPs from London and Middlesex or a Canadian from Vancouver how he feels about being run by MPs from Ontario to get my drift. Take a look at how Chavez is able to subvert his democracy to suit his needs. The founding fathers were very careful to frame our government so as to not allow a majority to overwhelm the minority.
In this respect the USA is pretty unique in the world.