Should parties that want to eliminate democracy be allowed to participate in democratic elections?
That's a stupid question!
Those that want only one narrow point of view, to be presented to the voters, have ran for elections, sometimes they win, but the conditions for their long term success is limited in true democracies. Freedom of speech has its own responsibilities and dangers.
That's an interesting question. One should probably say yes, thinking that all ideas are equal and have a right to be voted on. Or "No," because our Constitution is not only the law of the land, but it is the foundation on which our entire nation is based. A simple majority vote should not be able to - and legally can not - supersede the Constitution. Changes to the Constitution require a specific process.
But... the question is whether a communist or socialist party should be able to participate in our system, and some would say that even if they did, they wouldn't get much support so why not let them.
But on the other hand - we have seen so much horror and destruction perpetrated on people all over the world at the hands of Communists and socialists, that personally, I would rather just see parties that specifically espouse those ideas be banned in America on the basis that they are subversive to our government and way of life.
So the answer is, "No." People that hold those beliefs are not welcome to destroy our nation, and I would much rather they be told to move to a country that embraces those philosophies.   | | |
Of course, although the hypocrisy inherent in their position should be easy fodder for their opponents. On in a completely rigged system would a position like that be likely to prevail.
Yes, of course. Rationally the root of democracy is allowing for the free-flow of new ideas and ideologies, free from religious or political debate. Democracy is rooted in freedom of ideas, the sharing of ideas and thought, and each individuals right to choice and participation. Disallowing specific ideologues goes against the most basic roots of the system, freedom.
I believe is a contradiction. And no, such decision should be brought to the people through a plebiscite. |
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