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Principles of Government : Republic vs Democracy... - sgbuffett - 27-12-2022
There is a difference.
Giving in to the majority (democracy) risks tyranny of the majority.
Whereas a Republic safeguards the inalienable rights of all individuals as guaranteed in the constitution protected from the popular whims of the majority.
The founding fathers of Singapore called Singapore "Republic of Singapore" as a principle to do what is right by the constituency vs what is popular and demanded by the majority.
It is possible for a majority, say of a certain race or ethnicity, through its democratic voting power elect a govt that suppresses the minority.
Hitler was a popularly and democratically elected leader.
RE: Principles of Government : Republic vs Democracy... - Rubitin - 27-12-2022
Hitler was a popularly and democratically elected leader.
If don't trust own Leader, trust who? mati mati together On the house.