But...if that's the bias of the majority of the Members, where's the harm?

The harm is that the whole point of the constitution is to protect the minority
against the tyranny of the majority. Lest this statement ignite a flame war,
consider that although decisions are made by majority (or enhanced majority),
the structure for making those decisions is designed to empower the minorities.

The president is not elected by majority vote. It is a several step process
(like the world series) which in effect elects the president based on the
majority of viewpoints.

Congress is not a majority entity either. The senate has equal (by state)
representation, and the house has equal (by population) representation, and
both have to concur.

Speech is not regulated by the majority. Freedom of speech means that a
minority of one can get his voice heard (though nobody is forced to listen)

The majority does not need protection. They can take care of themselves. It
is the minority which needs protection, and that's the function of laws.

The majority of people are afraid of little airplanes, and would be quite happy
with a total ban. We are in a tiny minority who fly these contraptions all
over kingdom come without so much as a flight plan or a radio, let alone
official permission and clearance to engage in such obviously wreckless acts as
aviation. Be careful in your thinking. Majority rule is fine as long as you
are in the majority.

Change "In God we Trust" to the equally pious "Allah Be Praised" and see how
people take it. Or pick a phrase from any religion you don't like, including
athiesm if that's your target. It doesn't belong on pilot certificates, it
doesn't belong in Congress, and it doesn't belong on money.

That said, I'll spend money no matter what is printed on it. So send me some
if you don't like what it says.

Jose

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