[Sociable]

Originally Posted by stuartbe

How is it mob rule m8 ???? If the majority of people in a country say yes to something then it should be yes.... That is what democracy is !

Not as simple as that stuart and I would refer back to my earlier post:

Originally Posted by Sociable

Next we come to the Law makers themselves and I find it somewhat quaint that some still believe the way they operate is †œdemocraticÃƚ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã‚à ‚ÂÂ�. Many decisions by parliament have little to do with reflecting the views of the majority and in fact there are some very valid reasons for this.

The first is that MPâ₠¬ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¾Ã‚¢s are charged with making decisions based on the detailed knowledge they have of the often complex issues involved. Part of their role is also standing up for the minority against the will of the majority when this is seen to be both fair and just.

The notion of a referendum on each and every law is completely unworkable for so many reasons but perhaps best illustrated by a few movies that have actually used this concept to great comedic effect.

Some issues need far more considered thought than a simple telephone poll and judgements need to be based on having access to detailed and informed opinions too.

Yes the Will of the majority is a factor but it should never be the only factor. This is a point you yourself will find comforting should you ever find yourself as part of a minority group at some time.