Democracy Quote by Rush Limbaugh
“Let's pretend six people live in your house. And you propose that only four people get to eat every day, and you put it to a vote. If four people vote that only four people get to eat, two people don't, that prevails. That's what a democracy is. It's strictly majority-minority rule.”
About This Quote
Source Radio Show: The Rush Limbaugh Show, 2005
The speaker illustrates democracy as a simple majority rule that can marginalize minorities, using a hypothetical voting scenario.
In simple terms: Democracy can be just majority rule, ignoring minorities.
Consider protections for minorities in democratic systems.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- elections
- policy making
- community decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can minorities be protected?
- What safeguards exist against tyranny of the majority?
Oversimplifies democracy, ignoring checks and balances.