Democracy vs. Republic #constitution #democracy

[peachesnmulder]

As a non-American, I finally understand the difference between a democracy and a constitutional republic. Thank you sir.

[carriethompson]

They used to teach this in Civics class. We need to go back to teaching that.

[coltonbrown]

And this is way I get so angry when politicians call the US a democracy and how it's in danger.

[michaelt]

Way to many adults need to listen to this video.

[louisbecker]

"Even legislation that may enjoy the support of the majority of its citizens must fail if it violates the Constitutional rights of fellow citizens."
-US District Judge Stephen P. McGlynn

[siyafetsha]

This explanation is more effective and concise than an entire lesson in today's public schools.

[patriciatollison]

This used to be shown in school. Remember? They don't want this taught anymore. It exposes lies. 😮

[wyattgouldthorpe]

Sadly, a large percentage of people have stopped giving a shit about the rules entirely

[mattmcquade]

Hell yes preach brother we are a republic not a democracy ❤❤❤❤

[Gmorktron]

Yeah, that "agree on the rules and don't change them not matter what the temptation" part is kinda important.

[roganmuldoon]

I'm a foreign born US citizen - it was this tenet that convinced me I had chosen correctly when I became an American rather than British. It is unfortunate that youth today is being taught totalitarian democracy. Sad!

[deejo]

It's not a coincidence that most of the politicians, especially democrats, are screaming, "Save our democracy."

[foxron]

That is the most informative explanation of our government that I have heard after reading a half dozen books on the subject.

[theinfamousculebra]

He right about one thing and that is the fact that democracy has become deadly for all the wrong reasons in America

[wesbatte]

"No matter what the temptation."

[rayfollis]

I've always liked the two wolves and a sheep voting on what's for dinner, but the lynch mob story is great.

[jeffkeenan]

Majority rule is when two wolves and a sheep decide what is for dinner.

[jeffparry]

To keep my rights, I have to fight for yours and you for mine, but your right to swing your fists ends at my nose.

[gregjock]

im an old man.
we learned this when we were children.
based on the way i see children acting today, they have not learned this.

[davidmuckenfusd]

Now you know why we have our constitution