Originally posted by plawrence:
Homosexuality, for one. I'm sure you would agree with me that a huge banner celebrating Gay Pride Week would not be appropriate in a government building or a school.
And it's not about what the majority of people want or believe. As I've said on a number of occasions, democracy is not necessarily about "Majority Rules" at all times.
And even if it is, I'm not convinced that prayer in schools or nativity displays in government buildings is what the majority really wants.
Yet, at my University, we have gender week, with big gay pride banners, sidewalk chalk, etc...but I can't put Jesus is the Reason for the Season because it might be offensive. :rolleyes:
It is about the majority, because traditionally the majority wants what is the common good; minority values tend to cater to a specific good that is not good for the entire populus.
