“Individual rights are not subject to a public vote; a majority has no right to vote away the rights of a minority”

Simplified Meaning:

Everyone has certain basic rights that cannot be taken away, no matter what most people want. Imagine a group of 10 friends. If 9 of them decide to exclude the 10th person from playing a game, it doesn’t make it fair or right just because most of them agree on it. In the same way, in a country, even if most people vote to take away the rights of a smaller group, it doesn’t make it just. For example, if most people voted to stop a minority group from practicing their religion, it wouldn’t be allowed because everyone has the right to their beliefs. This idea is important to protect everyone, especially those who might be outnumbered, from unfair treatment. It ensures that everyone is treated equally and has the same freedoms, even if they are different or fewer in number. In our daily lives, we should remember to respect others' rights and not let the majority's power harm anyone’s basic freedoms.