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The system was critiqued by [[James Madison]] - writing as [[Publius]] with [[Alexander Hamilton]] and [[John Jay]] - in [[Federalist Papers|Federalist 10]].<ref>{{cite web|author=James Madison|title=Federalist 10: The Utility of the Union as a Safeguard Against Domestic Faction and Insurrection|url=http://www.constitution.org/fed/federa10.htm|date=Nov 27 1787|accessdate=Apr 26 2009}}</ref>

The system was critiqued by [[James Madison]] - writing as [[Publius]] with [[Alexander Hamilton]] and [[John Jay]] - in [[Federalist Papers|Federalist 10]].<ref>{{cite web|author=James Madison|title=Federalist 10: The Utility of the Union as a Safeguard Against Domestic Faction and Insurrection|url=http://www.constitution.org/fed/federa10.htm|date=Nov 27 1787|accessdate=Apr 26 2009}}</ref>

Majoritarianism can often degenerate into [[mobocracy]] and deprivation of individual rights. As an example, since it is currently trendy and faddish to support [[same-sex marriage|same-sex "marriage,"]] [[Christian]] social [[conservative]]s who oppose it can face government [[Christian persecution|persecution]].

Majoritarianism can often degenerate into [[mobocracy]] and deprivation of individual rights. As an example, since it is currently trendy and faddish to support [[same-sex marriage|same-sex "marriage,"]] [[Christian]] social [[conservative]]s who disagree with the majority's view of morality can face government [[Christian persecution|persecution]].

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