By definition a democracy is a tyranny of the majority, while in practice it is a tyranny of the special interests. The Greeks discovered over two thousand years ago that democracies inevitably are controlled by demagogues who promise to loot the rich. Invariably, though, dictatorships historically follow democracies. Manifestly, those who refuse to learn the lessons of history are condemned to repeat them.
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The U.S. is a republic:
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
and to the republic, for which it stands..."
Now, you know why they want to do away with "The Pledge" in schools.
100% Agreed. Destroying as nation's culture is by erasing its history.