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Old 09-17-2004, 08:32 AM   #8 (permalink)
SecretMethod70
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We're not a democracy. We're a representative republic. Big difference.

This can help with a lot of these questions: http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthread.php?t=66411

More info: http://www.wallbuilders.com/resource...p?ResourceID=4 (ignore the religious propaganda on the site, otherwise it gives the general idea)

And, the ultra-short version - "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote!"
Benjamin Franklin
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