[RightWhale]

Isn't this a "republic"? If the majority in the community

That would be pure democracy. Mob rule.

[so_real]

> Isn't this a "republic"? If the majority in the community ...
That would be pure democracy. Mob rule.

Only if you remove the representatives elected by the people whom they've delegated their authority to, and fail to protect other communities establishing contrary standards (assuming those standards do not adversely affect the health of the entire state or nation).