Every actual democracy rests on the principle that not only are equals equal but unequals will not be treated equally. Democracy requires, therefore, first homogeneity and second–if the need arises elimination or eradication of heterogeneity.

Carl Schmitt
About This Quote

This quote touches on two of the most important principles of democracy: the fact that people of all races and creeds should be treated equally, and the fact that a country cannot be a democracy if the people of a certain race or creed are not treated equally.

Source: The Crisis Of Parliamentary Democracy

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