Dear RM Agents and Readers,

The above article concerning our Republic with full understanding of the Constituion is one of the best so don't miss it.

"Democracy in the United States will endure until those in power learn that they can perpetuate themselves through taxation."

The only question I have is that often we see Democracy and Republic used as though they are the same thing when in truth they are not.

Democracy and Republic are often taken as one of the same thing, but there is a fundamental difference. Whilst in both cases the government is elected by the people, in Democracy the majority rules according to their whims, whilst in the Republic the Government rule according to law. This law is framed in the Constitution to limit the power of Government and ensuring some rights and protection to Minorities and individuals.

More at this link:

http://www.albatrus.org/english/goverment/govenrment/democracy%20versus%20repubblic.htm

above not a link I've been to before just a question of Democracy versus Republic--

Many Blessings,

CrystalRiver