Democracy Depends on Trust
The true lesson is that constitutions and laws alone cannot safeguard a nation. The strength of democracy lies in the shared trust of those who uphold its principles. Without that trust, even the highest courts and most powerful legislatures risk devolving into arenas of political survival, where short-term gains outweigh long-term stability.
A Call to Protect the System
A judiciary speaking out is a signal—a flare in the dark—that democracy is only as strong as the commitment of those who maintain it. Institutional norms exist for a reason, and when they are discarded for immediate advantage, the foundation begins to crack.
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