A republic protects the minority; a democracy is mob rule

To the editor:

There is a reason why the word democracy is not in the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, or any of the State Constitutions, yet appears in The Communist Manifesto. Democracy is a precursor of revolution so precisely stated by G.K. Chesterton: "You can never have a revolution in order to establish a democracy. You must have a democracy in order to have a revolution."

Recently, President Biden meant to smear former President Trump by declaring "he is a threat to democracy." Throughout history, government of men, where majority rules, has been an enemy of liberty authorizing tyranny against the minority. If Trump intends to restore our republic, then I agree!

Contrary to our Founding Fathers belief that democracy is the worst kind of government, President Wilson's initiated the democracy deception with his slogan: "Making the world safe for democracy." Historians, book publishers, colleges and public educators continue to propagate this lie. The Constitution of The United States, Article IV, section 4 states: "The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican (not the party) Form of Government...." Does this not prove that most of our political leaders have not read it carefully? This lie not only impacts their representation of "we the people," it influences the general public to make the wrong choice at the ballot box.

The purpose of Ben Franklin's challenging words, "A Republic, If you can keep it," must be understood today to avoid the dangers of democracy. How can we keep our Republic if the word "democracy," a generational lie, continues to dominate the political vocabulary of our politicians and constituents who vote them into office? Americans must understand the reason Ben Franklin said, "If you can keep it."

The above manufactured confusion hiding the dangers of a Democratic government is exactly why Robert Welch (founder of The John Birch Society) gave his speech "Republics and Democracies" on Constitution Day, in 1961, revealing this historical lie. Copies can be obtained at JBS.ORG .

- Russ Payne,

Merrimack