"So lets say that if , and I know this has nothing to do with the topic of gay marriage , but do the people have a right to amend the constitution to introduce slavery ? Does the majority have a right to deny a minority freedom ? I already know you answer . You believe in the tyranny of the majority ."
"Well , assuming that the slavery amendments to the federal constitution were repealed , then slavery certainly could be reintroduced . Minority freedoms are denied all the time . The right to murder , for example . I do not believe in the tyranny of the majority ; I believe in the majority 's right to legitimately wield its power . If we are not going to be governed by majority rule , then what will we be governed by ? If not rule by the many , do you propose we be ruled by the few ? Would you really be happy to live under a dictator ?"
"So lets say that if , and I know this has nothing to do with the topic of gay marriage , but do the people have a right to amend the constitution to introduce slavery ? Does the majority have a right to deny a minority freedom ? I already know you answer . You believe in the tyranny of the majority ."
"Well , assuming that the slavery amendments to the federal constitution were repealed , then slavery certainly could be reintroduced . Minority freedoms are denied all the time . If we are not going to be governed by majority rule , then what will we be governed by ? If not rule by the many , do you propose we be ruled by the few ? Would you really be happy to live under a dictator ?"