 Each contended that this decision poses a fundamental threat to American democracy and the rule of law. Except for one thing, we don't want a democracy. We never wanted a democracy. This is not a democracy. It's a constitutional republic. Well, here's how Sotomayor reported. You know, the one that thought it would be better to have a wise Latina than an old white guy. I mean, oh, that's not racist or anything though, right? No, not a bit.