democracy, paradox of

democracy, paradox of
The problem (not a true paradox) facing a democrat who recognizes the right of people to follow a majority decision with which he or she disagrees. The problem can generate a moral dilemma, although in practice we have little difficulty in accommodating the two different pressures.

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