John Stuart Mills faced the major question of how and when to limit the sway of public opinion over the individual liberty of the people. He discusses the concept of liberty, and the power society can hold over individuals. The concept of the Democratic Republic as used by the United States illustrates that people with power will use that power to enforce their will over those without power. Society will oppress the minority and can do so using public opinion rather than political means. Mills then delves into citizens need for protection from the rising public opinion because society will impose its values on others. To Mills, civilizations is the struggle between society and the individual. People often times believe that having strong
