Demography and Democracy

One of my favorite Virginia bloggers, Jamelle, has been blogging at the League Of Ordinary Gentleman of late. That blog has a great post up about demography, democracy and President Obama. Here's a taste.

There must be an honest and thorough acceptance of the fact that rural people do not get extra votes, that the middle of the country has no special privilege to lead, that white America is not the natural ruling constituency of the United States, that “traditional America” is not America. Demographic trends are not destiny. It is not certain that the number of Hispanic Americans will continue to change, nor that Americans will continue their long migration into the cities. But both appear likely, and if white people and rural people lose their status of political privilege because of demographic change then they must recognize that this is the simple business of democracy. Democracy permits no privileging of one demographic or another beyond their quantity. Indeed, democracy is the privileging of number over every other consideration. - The League of Ordinary Gentlemen

The entire post is well worth your time. Go. Read.