Both the republic and democracy have the weakness of the masses ultimately deciding the fate of the country. Either way though, compared to every other form of government around at the moment, I'd have it no other way

The words 'republic' and 'democracy' are often used interchangeably but refer to two different forms of government. We are a Republic, modeled after the republic of Rome.

A republic is a representative form of government in which we elect those we want to 'represent' our interests, the representatives then cast their votes 'for us' (LOL). As opposed to a democracy, in which the people would vote on all matters concerning the public. It is democratic in that we have a vote as to who takes the honor of representing us, but after that...it's in their hands. That is unless the voice of the people becomes too loud to ignore!

"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." - Ben Franklin

Trying to define true democracy is what causes most people of the world to want Kings, or dictatorships.

People in groups trying to decide doesn't work due to the ones getting the least votes feeling disenfranchised.

After all 50.1% as opposed to 49.9% doesn't seem to be fair to all!

Even 70-30 doesn't suit the 30!

Gore still won the most votes but lost! That was using a definition of democracy!

Two wolves and a lamb explains the dilemma of the lamb, doesn't it?

I don't want to be a lamb, do you?

No, I'd rather be the shepherd, protecting the lamb from the wolves.

Odd, though...when the government eradicated the wolf from the northern states, the ecosystem suffered. There was an imbalance in the food chain and nothing to keep the bison, deer, woodchucks, etc. from eating all the vegetation. I believe Yellowstone National Park suffered tremendously. We have now brought the wolf back from near extinction, much to the dismay of the ranchers.

Still...I'd rather be a well-armed lamb or a well-armed shepherd than lunch!

"Well-armed" is a metaphor - doesn't necessarily refer to a riffle.

"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." - Ben Franklin

So you don't have to worry.

I don’t see a problem with blacks urging other blacks to vote for a black mayoral candidate. Who do you expect them to support? What I would like to see is whites urging whites to support a white candidate. 21st century American politics is a racial headcount, let's quit pretending otherwise.

Since blacks took over Atlanta 30 years ago, it’s become a crime ridden shabby place. Atlanta is an example that just because a higher than average ratio of blacks have college degrees from fourth rate black colleges doesn't make them any more intelligent or learned than their forefathers, in fact it's the opposite.

I think they would find it illegal. In fact, I'm pretty sure, they have made it illegal.

What is happening because of it, is a lot of Whites are leaving. They want to live somewhere they have =equal= rights.

Whites urging people to vote for white candidates is not illegal, not yet anyway.

The race that once pined for a colorblind society sure has a hard time focusing on anything other than pigment these days. In this "post-racial" period in America, we are bombarded daily with news stories having to do solely with race and charges of racism.

“For the last 25 years Atlanta has represented the breakthrough for black political empowerment in the South,” reads the memo. “In order to defeat a Norwood (white) mayoral candidacy we have to get out now and work in a manner to defeat her without a runoff, and the key is a significant Black turnout.” God, I wish white people would organize and think like this.

For the last 25 years, corruption has been a common theme under the various black mayors. So has race baiting. The current black mayor said before her election “voting for the white guy would be like going back to being hosed down with water hoses.” Remember when Mayor Bill Campbell was investigated for racketeering, bribery, and wire fraud? It is no surprise black leaders encourage blacks to vote for blacks…it is what they do. THIS, davidsmom, is partly why Fayette county is in trouble. Why do you think there is such a strong push to go to district voting? Who is doing the pushing?

Ever notice that the mainstream media doesn’t criticize black racism? Whites are held to a much higher standard. We must love, appreciate, and honor cultures that often create the majority of the world’s problems. I detest the ghetto culture of many black people. I despise the ignorance, crime, and overall problems it creates in the United States. Yet I can support a black man (conservative Michael Williams) to replace Kay "Bailout" Hutchinson as U.S. Senator if she steps down to run for Governor. Martin Luther King’s dream of a colorblind society was naive. However, white people as a whole have succeeded in judging a person on their character more than any other race. Think not? Did 96% of white voters vote for the white man??

White Americans are tired of the double standard that political correctness imposes on us. We are tired of being painted into a corner while other races and cultures can openly do or say anything without criticism. Just read the memo sent out by the black advocacy group in Atlanta and change “black” to “white.” Any white advocacy group (that would be racist) would be condemned publicly by the mainstream media and any white politician in reach of a microphone. But this black group? Hah, just another day in the life.

is driving certain folks crazy.

So why is Fayette County in trouble?

Davids Mom,

Why is Fayette County in trouble? Hahaha!!! I occasionally read the opinions here and curiously your name keeps popping up. Race and racism seem to be your favorite subjects. It's no surprise that you attempt to inject your sickness into yet another discussion. The very fact that you would attempt to defend voting based on race screams of your ignorance! I feel sorry for david, and even sorrier that you chose to move here. I think you must be a very sad pathetic individual. Why don't you stop making excuses and feeling sorry for yourself, go out and do something productive.

We have a much lower unemployment rate than the state average, PTC will have a surplus in its operating budget according to the mayor's (somewhat creative) explanation, things are swell at the county level, Horgan will almost certainly be replaced by a person of color, SAT scores are among the highest (in a state that is 47th in the country) - life is good.

Why do you ask?

I've been following some of the comments regarding the dissatisfaction with the leadership on the FCBOE and the Tyrone elected officials. What is the difference between poor leadership actions in Fayette County and Atlanta?

. . and that's why we moved here. I checked those stats - and you're right. It will be nice to see a person of color in a leadership position. . .but not a necessity. I know very little of county politics - but so many here report gloom and doom.

I lived in Clayton County when it was one of the better suburbs in the Nation..that wasn't been all that long ago.

I went to Morrow High when it was considered one of the 10 best schools in the State. Now their SAT scores are the LOWEST in Clayton County, which in case you didn't know, stinks overall in that regard.

You make no statement other than to say, "it will be nice to see a person of color to be in a leadership position". When you vote strictly on Color, you can see what you get. You fail to mention qualifications, or reasons for why you want this so...just walking the line, I guess. Why do folks continue to walk down that path?

I find statements such as yours very disappointing. But it falls right in line with the Atlanta Memo.