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To: Sweetjustusnow
We can see with the illegal immigration issue that they are refusing to represent their constituents.

Then they must be acting like our nation is a Republic where the will of the tyranical majority does not rule.

In a Republic those elected do what they know to be best... not what a majority of the people want. Those currently serving the REPUBLIC must think illegal immigration is good for the country. Note they are supposed to serve the Republic not the majority of people. If governments role is to not do the will of the majority then they must do the will of the Minority... Isn't that what they are doing?

People who believe this nation is a Republic should be cheering the current senate.

According to those who believe in a Republic what those elected should do is tell you it is none of the majorities business what they do. It is their business.

In a Republic the elected representatives don't serve the people they RULE THEM.

Didn't the founders of this nation rule that only property owners could vote?

19 posted on 05/01/2006 11:14:22 AM PDT by Common Tator
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To: Common Tator

Whew! There were a few twists and turns in that post.

Let's start with the premise that our Representatives are to uphold the "rule of law" and "do what is right" for the Republic!


21 posted on 05/01/2006 11:23:51 AM PDT by Sweetjustusnow (Mr. President and Representatives, do your duty to uphold our laws or you are all gone.)
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To: Common Tator
Note they are supposed to serve the Republic not the majority of people.

Well they won't be serving for long if they can't get reelected.

According to those who believe in a Republic what those elected should do is tell you it is none of the majorities business what they do. It is their business. In a Republic the elected representatives don't serve the people they RULE THEM.

So what does "government of the people, by the people, and for the people" mean? These representatives are choosen from among the people (they must be citizens) and always answer to the people. I will laugh in the face of any politician who tries to tell me his business is not my business. Great campaign material. You should apply to work for the Democrats.

23 posted on 05/01/2006 11:35:57 AM PDT by The Ghost of FReepers Past (Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light..... Isaiah 5:20)
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