06-01-2021, 01:13 PM
We've had a lot of discussion on here about the concept of minority rule, especially as it pertains to the Senate. The con argument being that democracy is impeded when a minority of legislatures, representing a minority of voters, can stymie the workings of government. The following happened in Texas over the past week;
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/texas-walkout-over-voter-suppression-bill-escalates-voting-battles_n_60b62bb6e4b01de8b7879978
"Texas Walkout Over Voter Suppression Bill Escalates Voting Battles
The rebellion gave Democrats and voting rights allies nationwide a morale-raising moment after months of racking up losses in GOP-controlled statehouses."
Now, the walkout has obviously been used before, by both parties, to various effect. What I am interested in is will the same people who condemn the Senate for "minority rule" condemn the above action for the same reason? Inquiring minds want to know.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/texas-walkout-over-voter-suppression-bill-escalates-voting-battles_n_60b62bb6e4b01de8b7879978
"Texas Walkout Over Voter Suppression Bill Escalates Voting Battles
The rebellion gave Democrats and voting rights allies nationwide a morale-raising moment after months of racking up losses in GOP-controlled statehouses."
Now, the walkout has obviously been used before, by both parties, to various effect. What I am interested in is will the same people who condemn the Senate for "minority rule" condemn the above action for the same reason? Inquiring minds want to know.
