[jude24]

If the overwhelming majority of citizens insist their previously stated principles ARE worth "compromising" for the sake of survival of ALL citizens, why should the minority's opinion hold sway?

Because, as we are fond of noting on this board, we are not a pure democracy, but a Constitutional Republic. Some things are beyond the majoritarian process - as they should be.

[George W. Bush]

I like you guys too much to argue (or agree) with you a lot. And I’ve had my say and then some on this topic. People will have to read and decide the merits for themselves.