There are some rights, however, which are inherent in a system of democracy, whether it is
capitalist or socialist. So long as there is free election based upon public opinions, it is
always possible to compel the Government not to overstep the boundaries of its powers, for
there is a minority who would give attention to any abuse, and to persuade the electorate to
oppose to those abuses. And if the government is not responsive, it may be turned out.
There will be no democracy if minority opinions cannot be expressed, or if people cannot
meet together to discuss their opinions and their actions, or if those who think alike on any
subject cannot associate for mutual support and for the propagation of their common ideas.
Yet these rights are vulnerable and they are most likely to be subject to attack. Therefore the
fundamental liberty is not only of free election but also of limitations of government powers.
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