
Originally Posted by
toreskha
People are dangerous when they get into large groups, like a stampeding herd of stupid cows.
This kinda reminds me of why the Founding Fathers did not want a Democracy, but instead opted for a republic. Democracy, if not practiced properly practiced, degenerates into mob rule. In my opinion, this is what they envisioned a pure democracy degenerating into.
Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.
Benjamin Franklin