Historian Gordon Wood observed that our Bill of Rights

Wood's Observation on our Bill of Rights Name Affiliation Course Instructor Date Wood's Observation on our Bill of Rights The observation by Professor Gordon Wood that the Bill of Rights is aimed at ourselves captures the paradox inherent in democratic politics. It is worth noticing that the majority rules in a democracy; however, the minority’s privileges are preserved to avoid dictatorship (Lash, 2022). This tension is especially apparent when activities as repulsive as flag burning are afforded constitutional protection under the First Amendment. The Apex Court holds this right to ensure that democratic principles do not triumph over the fundamental entitlements of citizens as enshrined by the Constitution (Galie et al., 2020). Such a framework safeguards minority or dissenting individuals from complete violation of their rights while at the same time respecting the hegemonic rule of the people. The importance of this safeguard can al...