Dissent Vs disagreement

Dissent Vs Disagreement It is the distinction between dissent and disagreement in which Daniel J. Boorstin bases his whole argument on. Boorstin believes that in a liberal society, like America, we thrive on disagreements. However, it is dissension that kills us. Boorstin presented an idea that more than definitely holds true for America; we thrive on having differences because without it America would not be where it is now today. The United States thrives on disagreement. Boorstin makes a point that when in disagreement each side feels as though they are the majority. What two sides are there here in the United States that both feel as though they are the majority? They are the Democrats and the Republicans. The Democrats and the Republicans are often in disagreement and yet they are majorities. Without our two party systems, our government would most likely make impractical decisions, as there would only be one side to present the pros of the action and not opposing the Con side. “A liberal society thrives on disagreement but is killed by dissension. Disagreement is the life blood of democracy, dissension is its cancer.” Dissension, a disagreement with a minority creates some problems and could hurt the liberal society in which disagreement is so vital. “Dissent is the great problem of America today. It is a symptom, an expression, a consequence, and a cause of all others.” Dissent is a symptom of past action and has become the reason for all other symptoms. As previously stated above, the United States thrives on disagreement, the dispute between our two political parties. These groups feel as though they are the majority, which is true because neither is a minority. Take for example the government shutdown; the Democrats argued that the people is required to get health insurance; while the Republicans argued that people should not be required to get health insurance. This would remove the Affordable Care Act. This is what happens when one party