Original answer included 2. being a person of c_olor in America 200 years ago.. it can trimmed somehow.

A society does not have to be democratic for its culture to persecute a minority.
Funny how you managed to glaze over:
5. being a jew during the holocaust

Both democratic societies.

Here's more examples:
1. The Ancient Romans held slaves
2. Muslims in America
3. Homosexuals in America

examples of tyranny of the majority:
1. being a homosexual in the middle east
2. being a person of color in America 200 years ago
3. being an atheist in the U.S.
4. being a pagan during the spanish inquisition
5. being a jew during the holocaust

Consider yourself educated.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LASIK
I have prescription glasses too. Might consider getting lasik if a) the glasses live up to their hype and b) my poor vision impedes my usage of them

The optimist in me hopes it might be possible to educate people on the idea of tyranny of the majority.

The pessimist in me knows people are ignorant, have no desire to learn, and even understanding the concept they will still vote for what serves their own interests best.

I actually had something along the lines of "unfortunately Mr. Harper is doing everything in his power to undermine that", but removed it as I felt it might make the whole comment seem too politically leaning. I do however completely agree - Harper is the worst thing to happen to Canada since, well, ever.

Living in Canada, this simple fact make me very happy to be living here instead of a mere 30km south. Nice to know our legal system actually holds the rights of private citizens above those of corporations - note we also do not have "corporate person-hood", it is widely recognized as a legal fiction useful in things like civil suits, but they do not have intrinsic rights, just as buildings or cars do not have rights.

If this became a widespread phenomenon, I'd agree with you. However this is one (potential) senator. If you don't have internet or don't believe in this model and live in his district you can vote against him in the general election like everyone else. You will not have been disenfranchised in any way, or at least no more than the current representational system.

I'd be more worried about the ability of the state or other powerful parties to disenfranchise a citizen by denying internet access, especially when it is done without being found guilty of anything in a court of law.

FTFY - When creationists hear anything you might call "proof" of evolution they basically put their fingers and their ears and scream "I'm not listening" over and over.

If this is indeed the reality of your workplace, it should not be too difficult for you to demonstrate the increase in ticket volume. If your manager still believes you can do twice the work with half the staff, it is your manager's problem - not your users' problem. Do not take it out on your users, or attempt to say what is good for the entire workforce globally (your comment "BYOD does not belong in the workplace") based upon your manager's near-sightedness.

I'm sorry, but this industry is constantly changing. That is the reality of it. Again, if you can't handle that you are in the wrong line of work.