The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[Moonliner]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

I hate to go all Godwin ... but this is the big problem I have with Right-to-Lifers. Whether you believe life starts at conception or at birth or somewhere in between, how hard is it to look around and see that at least half the people in America don't agree with you? The "right" answer for all Americans can never be arrived at, even thouth it's simple to arrive at your own "right" answer. The American thing is to err on the side of freedoms and liberties. The American thing is to acknowledge the pluralism of our society and allow for other viewpoints.

How large of a majority do you need before "err on the side of freedoms and liberties" is trumped by majority rule?

[Andrew]

Originally Posted by Moonliner

How large of a majority do you need before "err on the side of freedoms and liberties" is trumped by majority rule?

Isn't that the essence of Libertarianism -- you do your thing and I'll do mine? Your right to swing your fist stops where my nose begins?