when a man or a party suffers an injustice in the United States, to whom cam he turn? To public opinion? That is what forms the majporty. To the legislative body? It is appointed by the majority and serves it blindly. To the executive power? It is appointed by the majority and serves as its passive instrument. To the police? They are nothing but the majority under arms. A jury? The jury is the majority vested with the right to pronounce judgement, even the judges in certain states are elected by the majority. So, however, iniquitous or unreasonable the mesasure which hurts you, you must submit.

-alexis de tocqueville