I truly think Jefferson was trying to communicate the responsibility the majority has to protect the minority. The very ideas they disagree with, the fact that this country allows disagreement, that we tolerate the unpopular opinion, that we ensure people can peacefully protest and explain their positions- THAT is what makes this country amazing. And its the responsibility of the majority to ensure that the minority survives, or we become what we fought so hard to escape and lose the freedoms we hold dear. You may enjoy being part of the majority on one issue, but find yourself in the minority on another-