Yes, but in the situation described society is not a whole, it’s a loose association of groups with different and competing class/cultural interests.
And when has it ever been otherwise?
Perhaps we can yet avoid a "what do you mean by 'is'?" discussion.
Rare is the decision which is unanimous. Nevertheless, if I accept the decision making process then I become one of the "we" even if my side lost the vote. If the action taken is "evil" as defined by the UN Charter, Article 1 on human rights and I do not continue to oppose the decision after losing the vote, I become one of the "we". That is part of the collaborative agreement I accept in a civil-democratic society. I accept responsibility even if my side didn't win; and I expect the others to do the same when they lose.
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And when has it ever been otherwise?
Perhaps we can yet avoid a "what do you mean by 'is'?" discussion.
Rare is the decision which is unanimous. Nevertheless, if I accept the decision making process then I become one of the "we" even if my side lost the vote. If the action taken is "evil" as defined by the UN Charter, Article 1 on human rights and I do not continue to oppose the decision after losing the vote, I become one of the "we". That is part of the collaborative agreement I accept in a civil-democratic society. I accept responsibility even if my side didn't win; and I expect the others to do the same when they lose.