Democracy in the sense of political equality and majority rule is by no means the most desirable, that is, optimal solution for all kinds of associations. (Robert A. Dahl)

Democracy in the sense of political equality and majority rule is by no means the most desirable, that is, optimal solution for all kinds of associations.

Robert A. Dahl

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