Reasons for believing in Democracy

...there are two opposite reasons for being a democrat. You may think all men so good that they deserve a share in the government of the commonwealth, and so wise that the commonwealth needs their advice. That is, in my opinion, the false, romantic doctrine of democracy. On the other hand, you may believe fallen men to be so wicked that not one of them can be trusted with any irresponsible power over his fellows. -- C. S. Lewis

The Value of the Conscience...

I cannot and will not recant anything, for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. -- Martin Luther