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Old 02-24-2011, 03:21 PM   #82
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Originally Posted by afc wimbledon View Post
I don't agree, if the majority vote for a theocracy every 4 or 5 years it is by definition a democracy, granted a theocracy isn't likey to go back to the voters once in, but that doesn't alter the concept of a democratic theocracy, democracy doesn't ensure a constitution just a vote.

No it's not by definition a democracy. A democracy by definition has to protect basic civil rights. Having an election is not enough.

If the majority elects every 4-5 years to take away civil rights (in this case freedom of religion) that is mob rule. Not a democracy. Not even close.
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