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To: i-node who wrote (989466)	12/21/2016 10:01:31 PM
From: THE WATSONYOUTH	4 Recommendations Recommended By dave rose i-node jlallen locogringo Respond to of 1570314

Time and again, we can see the absolute brilliance of the Framers in protecting the whole from a majority who can be swayed from time to time by emotion and whim. Designing a barrier to the "tyranny of the majority" is an absolutely unreal accomplishment in retrospect. How did these people have the awareness to fight what must have been a very strong compulsion? ......the Framers.......Giants in their time.........GIANTS in any time

To: i-node who wrote (989466)	12/23/2016 10:36:08 AM
From: John Vosilla	2 Recommendations Recommended By i-node TideGlider Respond to of 1570314

Designing a barrier to the "tyranny of the majority" is an absolutely unreal accomplishment in retrospect. How did these people have the awareness to fight what must have been a very strong compulsion? Yes so true. And is a hybrid of how we elect the Senate and House of Rep as well.. A true reflection of the will of the people developed well before CA even existed, the dynamics of SW USA culture and borders, and coastal liberal elites controlling the mouthpiece. Was a time long ago when middle America was balancing 'invasions' from Ireland and Germany tilting too much power to NY and PA and new immigrant interests..