“Consensus is not a fact based exercise.” Bad Religion

Democracy is the monarchy of the majority. When democracy was first decided as the model for this social experiment called America, the fathers were hoping to rid themselves of the tyranny of the king. I believe it was in the mid 1800’s that a sociologist came wandering over to our side of the pond (his name evades me, but just ask the Soc. 1010 kids they all should know). He observed U.S. culture. Upon returning to Europe he stated that the king was replaced by the monarchy of the majority. Democracy has given us an idea of what self governance is, but it has not allowed us to govern.

On my way to work, pedaling, I was thinking about rights. I personally believe that humans have rights, inaleniable rights. No government or institution can take those rights away from me or you without our permission. The constitution “guarantees” us some of those rights. The problem I see with that guarantee is the fact that no government can or will give me permission to exercise my ability to act how I please. If our democracy drew its power from the people, it would be us allowing the government to do certain things and not vice versa. The way I see it, the constitution is a document that numerates the powers that a people is willing to concede to the government as a means to satisfy the demands of the masses. I believe that it was written with that spirit. The issue at hand is that the government now uses that document to enumerate the rights and privileges that we as citizens can exercise.

Consensus is the basis for democracy. Those who can rally the majority to their cause will hold the power to rule. Mr. Brett, quoted above, was the first I heard articulate this point. The biggest downfall of democracy is that it is based upon the shifting sands of public opinion. Those who hold the power (media) to sway public opinion are who truly reign as the tyrants of modern society (gatekeepers).

On a lighter note, as in I’m done ranting for now, I’m planning on heading up to Pine Valley tomorrow. I’ll take the dog and maybe the mom. It should be photo worthy so we’ll see what I can rummage up.

Declare your sovereignty.