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To say that some, but not all faiths should be banned from government it to censor democratic choice.
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For discussion's sake, let's switch the word "faiths" with "beliefs".
Would you therefore agree to the rise of Nazi or Klu Klux Klan parties in the US, as to do otherwise would be to "censor democratic choice"? |
If the democratic majority vote for them, they get power.
That's the way it works right now* and I think that is correct.
It would be impossible to ban people from voting for "ethically bad" candidates, because ultimately ethics are subjective. It's impossible to prove an ethical point.
How would the democratic framework decide who can be voted for and who can't?
Democracy puts faith in the democratic majority to make ethical decisions.
If 70% of people voted for the KKK, but the KKK wasn't allowed in government, then it would be the minority making the decision as to weather the KKK can get into government. I hope I don't need to point out the problems of rule by minority!
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So is it your opinion that democracies do not have the right to outlaw or abolish what the majority consider morally reprehensible, such as racism, slavery, supremism, aid and abatement for those that would otherwise attempt to overthrow such democratic governments? |
Racism, slavery, supremism, attempts to overthrow governments etc. should be things that can be outlawed if the majority so chooses.
Political parties should not be outlawed.
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Are you just informing us of news items or are you trying to make/prove a point?
If you are trying to make/prove a point, what point does this news item make/prove?
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That if you haven't yet, you will be tasting your own bitter medicine in the not too distant future. Some here have more sensitive taste buds than others. |
?? you think terrorism is my "own bitter medicine"?
I have never administered that kind of medicine in my life! It's certainly not
my own bitter medicine!