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A broader concern lies in the nature of democracy itself. The power to vote, once seen as a hallmark of representation, has transformed into a contentious issue. The speaker highlights that the right to vote may have begun as a means for the powerful to secure their interests—evolving into a system where the majority can dictate terms to minorities without reflecting on the consequences.
This new landscape suggests a potential for tyranny of the majority, wherein the interests of the disenfranchised can suppress those of the empowered. A pertinent concern arises: can the collective ensure equitable distribution of power and avoid falling into chaos?