I’d argue that’s the correct order of operations.

I’m not much up for eating the cake after having it.

This is it.

Either that, or instate emergency powers using the rules already in place. He’s already tested the fence enough to see that the “checks and balances” don’t actually affect what he does.

democracy is based on the idea that we want others to be treated fairly

I think the last few months have more than proven that is not the case.

Democracy, in its most common implementation, is based on the idea of the tyranny of the majority. This often runs counter to the concept of treating others fairly.

People who suffer anxiety are in the minority - and they are forced to navigate a world of people who expect them to conform with their social norms.

We should just live and let live.