American Wanderlust

I'm a global citizen, educator, and former union leader; with an academic background in the Middle East, Latin America, and Africa. Cities around the world feel like my home. I'm a professional Educator. I believe in Solidarity, wherever I am. Notes from my travels, research, and encounters tend to end up here.

Muslim Brotherhood and hardline Salafis appear to win more than half of seats in first round of parliamentary election. - Islamists sweep early results in Egypt vote »

Here in we have my primary issue with democracy.  Not just in Egypt.  In the US.  Wherever.  If irrational religious fundamentalists who believe in religion instead of rationalism are the majority, do they have a right to rule?  Ditto for fasciests.  Racists.  Whomever.

The communist vangaurd and a temporary (lifetimeish) suspension of voting rights is the best solution to this I’ve heard of.  So long as they don’t seal borders/impede travel.