Concept of a tyranny of the majority

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Let's discuss Tocqueville's concept of a "tyranny of the majority." Discuss your feelings regarding this concept. Do you think that this is a serious problem for democracies? Why or why not? How do you think this concept should be handled? Note that the concept of an oppressive majority can take many forms, including some you may not have thought of before, such as with economic classes. Try to avoid thinking in terms of just race or gender, and try to think more broadly about the various ways that we can all fall into a majority or minority status depending on the situation.

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