In the military, we always make sure we never leave a man behind. But in society, we are quick to jeapordize the individual for the greater good of the collective! In a Democracy, the majority is always right, and the laws reflect their will. But is a majority of people always right, or is that really just mob rule? Our Federal Constitution under Article IV Section 4, guarentees each state in the union a Republican form of Government, not a Democracy. A Republic is a Government of laws, not of men. Laws created in order to ensure protection to the individual, not a group. In a Republic, society never leaves a citizen behind! No one can infringe on the Individual's rights to Life, Liberty or Property so long as he/she allows the same respect for others. Here is a Freedom Creed I believe every American should hold close to their heart, for it is the only belief that ensures that we never leave a man behind again!