[beavus]

Isn't this a "republic"? If the majority in the community wish that evolution be taught and creationism not be taught, so be it. The converse is also true. If you don't like it, move to another community that will accomodate you.

The purpose of republic is to defend MINORITY rights, not MAJORITY wishes. You're thinking of democracy. Republicanism is the solution to democracy's tyranny.

[so_real]

The purpose of republic is to defend MINORITY rights, not MAJORITY wishes. You're thinking of democracy. Republicanism is the solution to democracy's tyranny.

Not entirely so. Sometimes the MAJORITY has it right and need their rights protected (ie. the attempt of a homosexual minority to coerce the majority's heterosexual marriage). I view a "republic" as a system of government that allows the cream to float and the crud to sink even while handing everyone the same paddle. (Gosh, that's cute, I better write that down.)