From:	The Deb Decker <RJR96326@****.UTULSA.EDU>
Subject:	Re: Soapboxes
Date:	Thu, 21 Oct 1993 20:48:15 GMT

I will stay away from temporal political machinations while elaborating upon
a point Info Static touched upon:

>. . .nothing will get better until more than fifty percent of the population
>votes in ALL elections, not just the election of the Prez. One man can only
>do so much, and the system is set-up to limit the power of one person/group
>(in theory, anyway). *dismounting soapbox, thanks and have a good day*

In GURPS Cyberpunk (and many poli-sci classes, I assume) they discuss the
tyranny of the minority. As in:

50% of the population votes.
60% of the vote (or 30% of the population) enact a measure making Blueberry
Muffins REQUIRED EATING for jobs, housing, etc.

A Minority of less than a third of the population has just made life difficult
for people who don't like blueberry muffins.

Worse yet, they could make soy products required, ostracizing or even killing
Doom and his ilk.

You may laugh, but it is something to consider. Not just for real life, but
for plots.


J Roberson