On the record
While it is true that majorities must rule, that is not equal to saying that minorities shall have no voice.
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Victoria C. Woodhull
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gutenberg.orgWhile it is true that majorities must rule, that is not equal to saying that minorities shall have no voice.
Woodhull emphasizes the importance of minority voices in a democratic system.
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