Those who live in the United States know this is not an entirely true statement. A person born into a wealthy environment may have very different choices than a person born into a poorer environment. History tells a story of individualistic interests and motivations, often times resulting in elitist rule at the cost of others. This continues to be true today, the gain of one person is often times the loss of another. What must be present in a democratic community or society is the freedom of expression.
Freedom of expression allows opposition to undemocratic ideas or practices.
It creates the possibility of change, and an ever-growing liberalism. It allows a society to move closer to a real equality for all. Music has been and remains the truest form of free expression in our society.