Lincoln & The Limits of Majority Rule

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  • Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
  • Lincoln argued forcefully against Stephen Douglas’ idea of popular sovereignty regarding slavery in the territories.

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  • @user-sz1lz1zq8y
    @user-sz1lz1zq8y Місяць тому +2

    Such a well explained example of Lincoln's wisdom. Thanks.

    • @useyourbrain1539
      @useyourbrain1539 Місяць тому

      Yet Lincoln was prepared to allow Congress, by a majority vote, keep, or end, slavery.

  • @kipnich
    @kipnich Місяць тому +2

    Not nature; nature operates on the power rule-he or they who have the power make rules. It was Judeo-Christian morality cast as natural law that imbued political “man” with inherent rights and all others with the reciprocal responsibility to protect those rights.

  • @StumblingThroughItAll
    @StumblingThroughItAll Місяць тому +3

    Any thoughts on applying this same logic to the question of abortion?

    • @bcataiji
      @bcataiji Місяць тому +2

      You tell me. What is the general thought that humans have regarding killing other innocent humans?

    • @SpaceBethC131
      @SpaceBethC131 Місяць тому +2

      People have the right to live. That’s the difference

  • @useyourbrain1539
    @useyourbrain1539 Місяць тому

    Odd, The Lincoln Project supporting the Electoral College. Also Lincolns position was Congress, by its majority vote system, had the power to end, or not end slavery.

  • @biancabrennanjones8248
    @biancabrennanjones8248 Місяць тому

    Pretty amazing way to view a lot of things…but sadly we cannot use this logical framework for current political issues…if not just for the simple usage of the word “man.” Not enough common sense to make it hit home today😢

  • @robermfc
    @robermfc Місяць тому +1

    Really interesting point. Rarely I encounter new ideas about poltics anymore, but today I did.
    BTW, I am a Spaniard, so may I ask why the tshirt?