re: #165 Walter L. Newton

I think the only thing he said was… “The founders wanted to protect the minority from the tyranny of the majority.” Why do you try to put words into his mouth?

I wasn’t trying to put words in his mouth and I’m sorry if that’s how it came across, I was trying to clearly establish how the Founders envisioned the Senate, by having the same number of members from each state regardless of size it helps protect the minority from the tyranny of the majority.

At the moment however in my opinion over use of the filibuster has done much to help a pathetically small Republican minority keep a fairly elected democratic majority in the Senate from passing laws.

Filibuster reform of course another topic all together though it would be interesting to hear Charles’ thoughts on it…