The bottom line in a democracy is that each individual is Free and Equal.

We know that the essence of Democratic Government are the Many or, stated differently, the essence of government are all the People at the Bottom. The Freedom and Equality of every individual has been emphasized as the essence of any and all Governments. Yet the People are at the Bottom of the Governmental triad, i.e. they constitute the governed. They don't govern. The Top, whether Autocratic or Democratic, is the locus of Political Power and Authority. That top governs in a Democracy, or, an Autocracy, and even a Plutocracy. The Top is political power. Nevertheless, the Bottom is the essence of 'governing' because without a Bottom there would be no need for any type of Government. The Bottom line in all governments, are the Many People at the Bottom, of the Governing Triad. The People 'create' government and the democratic form is the best there is. So, what's the problem? Unfortunately, and sadly, the People do not know how to 'live' in Freedom and Equality. An Individual who is Free and Equal can do whatever pleases him/her so long as its within the confines of Constitutional Law and Constitutional Institutions of society. Freedom and Equality are characteristics of the Bottom of Government, not the Top. The top has Constitutional duties to carry out and that within a short period of time. The Bottom gets to enjoy Freedom and Equality within an established political system and in a Democracy, the People are at the Bottom. "We the People..." are given Freedom and Equality and yet, we do not know how to handle it. Why? Its simple. Individuals are too prone to live a life of self-importance, selfishness, and greed. In other words, we want to live in a 'condition of togetherness', yet we do not know how to 'share' and how to 'live together'. Freedom and Equality require sharing, not isolating ourselves from the Other and 'groping' around the 'condition of togetherness', seeking for 'advantage', whether personal, political or economical. That's our downfall. We transfer a personal inadequacy into a social goal that excludes the Other. As individuals we are overcome by our self-importance, greed, and wanting more an more of the same. No. We are the 'Many' and we must live as a 'Many'. This can only be done in a spirit of co-operation, community, and within a 'condition of togetherness'. Together, the Bottom can be strong.