In the case of a democracy, can a people elect to be punished? Can they elect governance that is adverse to their importance?
Or.
Are the democratic governing bodies of a nation required to be benevolent, regardless, of the election of those adverse to it's outcome?
Does there have to be conscience in governing? In a democratic government, does there have to be conscience in governing? Can the scales of sovereignty tip in the direction of adversity to the nation?
What is conscience?
