If you are like most people, you probably think we live in a Democracy. If that is the case, then like most people, you are wrong. Our form of government is NOT a Democracy, it is a Constitutional Republic. Think back to your early school days when you would recite the Pledge of Allegiance. "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic, for which it stands". Notice that is says "Republic", not Democracy.

What's the big deal, you may ask? This is a big deal. There is a big difference between a Democracy and a Republic. In a Democracy, there is majority rule. The will of the majority rules. The only rights you have in a democracy are the rights the majority gives you. In a Democracy, the will of the majority takes priority over the rights of the individual.

In a Republic, the situation is reversed. Individual rights take priority over the will of the majority. The rights you have in a Republic are protected from being voted away by an ignorant majority. In our Republic, the Constitution lists our individual rights. These rights you are born with, not granted by the government or the majority. They are listed in the Constitution to remind the government that it is THEIR job to protect those rights. It is our job to make sure the government does what they are supposed to.

If we are to preserve our Constitution, and our Civil Rights, we must guard our Republic against any change toward a Democracy. If you thought we live in a Democracy, you owe it to yourself to check out the links I have listed below.

Truth Information Zone: Democracy or Republic?

An Important Distinction, Democracy Vs. Republic

 Democracy or Republic?

InDixie Editorial: Republic Vs. Democracy

Captain Nemo Presents: Republic Vs. Democracy

Republic or Democracy

Why your Government has been lying to you.

We do Not Live in a Democracy!

We Live in a Democracy? Since When?

 

 

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