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James Madison

In Republics, the great danger is, that the majority may not sufficiently respect the rights of the minority.

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James Madison is warning that in republics, the larger group of people might ignore or violate the rights of smaller groups. This lack of respect can lead to unfair treatment and harm the balance of justice in the government.

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