The Original Intent of the Constitution | Myths of American History

We are not a Democracy, nor were we ever intended to be. We are a Representative Republic, our representatives are elected democratically.

Mob rule breaks the social contract, tyranny of the majority. @13:05

(Social Contract as John Locke described, not Post Modernists) Our Bill of Rights gives each individual rights, the mob cannot take away these rights, nor can a tyrannical ruler.

@20 minutes, original Constitution.

The Electoral College elected the President.
State Legislatures elected the Senators. (Indirectly elected by the people)
Property Owners elected Congressmen. (Stake in Society)