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21 August, 17:51

Why does Thoreau believe that "a government in which the majority rule in all cases cannot be based on justice, even as far as men understand it"?

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  1. 21 August, 18:02
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    I think the main idea of the quote revolves around the abuse the majority can inflict on a minority if there are no checks and balances. Thoreau believed in constitutional guarantees of rights and a judicial system that would prevent the oppression of others by a majority.
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