>However, there is a bigger problem. The mere fact that those in power are able to:
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>A. Push their belief system on all Americans
>B. Get away with it because the majority of Americans have similar belief systems
>C. Not only get away with it, but career-wise, beneifit from the fact that they'll be pleasing those with similar belief systems
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This is nonsense. The fact is, nobody can make you believe anything you don't want to believe. You don't have to recite the pledge. That is your remedy.

As a counter argument, why should you, in the minority, be able to push your views on the majority? We are a majority ruled country with minority rights. If you don't like it, leave.


>is an indication that the current system is a failure in several respects. Tyranny of the majority, which, if we want to dabble in your nomenclature, was not the original intent of the framers.
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As opposed to tryanny of the minority through the court system, circumventing the legislative process when it does not suit their needs??