Although we speak of rule by the people, the people cannot rule by themselves. At most, rule by the people means rule by that faction of the elite that enjoys the support of the majority of the people.
True, elites cannot rule without some compliance on the part of the people. On the other hand, popular compliance can be manipulated.
Whether you think the Supreme Court's decision in the so-called gay marriage case Obergefell v. Hodges was right or wrong, it could not be what it is said to be.
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University of Oregon chapter of the Thomistic Institute, November, 2019
I will teach you the best that I can. When I hold the majority view about the subject that I teach, I will often play devil’s advocate for the opposite view. When I hold the minority view, I will do so less often, because I may be the only advocate to whom you have access. I will not pretend to a false neutrality in order to indoctrinate you in my views while appearing not to do so.