"Why, that's bullshit, sir. What if the majority is wrong?"
What you say is going against fundamental cornerstones of Democracy! Of Capitalism! Of the God-blessed U S of A! Out infidel, LEAVE!
Something to that effect occured a few days ago in English. The class received our test scores. I did well, but one of the questions and my subsequent "incorrect" answer troubled me. Upon asking her, I debated the reasoning for my case.
Oh, that is a very intriguing answer. I can see why you thought that, and you defended your case excellently. Class, who else put (somebullshitmultiplechoiceletter) for #32?
We'll stay conservative and call it seven hands.
Oh my, it does appear that you are not in the majority. I am terribly sorry, but your answer just does not have basis now.
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What the fuck? The majority is the deciding factor? The majority thought the Jews were the cause of their problems; Churchill himself was for anti-Semitism. So, the destruction of the Jewish culture is then warranted? The death of JESUS CHRIST is then warranted? No, not just warranted. Upon this premise of the majority rules no matter how retarded, the rest of the public is left to ascertain that the death of JESUS CHRIST was GOOD?
I'm atheist, and even I think that's fucked up.
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To quote one of the most amazing movies ever, The Great Debaters:
"Majorities do not decide what is right or wrong. Your conscience does. So why should a citizen surrender his or her conscience to a legislature? For we must never, ever kneel down before the tyranny of a majority."
Ms. Booke was speaking about civil disobedience, but I think it still applies. Except for maybe the conscience part... I don't think your conscience plays a huge role in which answer you choose on a test.
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