Re:Learn well! (Score 1)

Very true. Democracy can be extremely dangerous when the majority is in a state of fear. The rights protected by our constitution will be violated by the uninformed masses if they are given the chance (Patriot Act passes by elected representatives). In a pure democracy, if the majority feels threatended by a minority they could vote the minority's rights away.

For this critical reason, our country must maintain its status as a constitutional republic, not a democracy.