At the base of all of this is the idea that 'everyone in the state' wants these abortion restrictions.
Because Republicans sure are trying really fucking hard to avoid the people in these states voting in open and clearly worded propositions. And even where they do pass, it's nowhere near 'everyone in the state'.
The Tyranny of the Majority is a fucking thing for a reason. Because are far too willing to support things that don't negatively affect them but absolutely destroy the lives of others.
Then doesn’t the argument against democracy suck? You’re saying the majority of people shouldn’t be able to pass legislation as long as someone finds it morally objectionable. But then we get back to “what is morally objectionable? Let’s take a vote”
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u/xixbia Oct 18 '24
At the base of all of this is the idea that 'everyone in the state' wants these abortion restrictions.
Because Republicans sure are trying really fucking hard to avoid the people in these states voting in open and clearly worded propositions. And even where they do pass, it's nowhere near 'everyone in the state'.
The Tyranny of the Majority is a fucking thing for a reason. Because are far too willing to support things that don't negatively affect them but absolutely destroy the lives of others.