The United States was formed as a republic, not a democracy, as best expressed by Benjamin Franklin in 1787. The republic structure, including the Electoral College, helps protect minority rights against majority rule.
In November and beyond, Americans face a choice between two divergent visions: one advocating for increased governmental control over individual lives, versus one that emphasizes minimal government intervention and preserving individual freedoms.
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