Originally posted by Rockpuck
Your logic is flawed in your thinking that dissent is the life blood of democracy.
Do not be so quick to say dissent is the lifeblood of anything, except democracies early death.
With all due respect, I think your looking at the word from its politicized meaning and prospective.
I use it in its purist form
en.wikipedia.org...
"Dissent may be expressed in many ways. In some political systems, dissent may be formally expressed by way of opposition politics, while
politically repressive regimes may prohibit any form of dissent, leading to suppression of dissent and the encouragement of social or political
activism. Individuals who do not conform or support the policies of certain states may be described as "dissidents" or in extreme cases, "enemies
of the state".
IE: I believe it is the life blood of Democracy to question everything. Formulate an opinion. Vote on it. And accept the majority decision.
Your point is valid if viewed from an understanding that dissent means disobedience or anarchy.
Maybe i should have used another less emotive word.
Thanks for pointing it out.