Full Idea
A democratic state has power only over the people who make up the electorate. Ruling over a subservient class, or territory, is claimed to be antithetical to the true ideals of democracy.
Gist of Idea
A true democracy could not tolerate slavery, exploitation or colonialism
Source
Jonathan Wolff (An Introduction to Political Philosophy (Rev) [2006], 3 'Intro')
Book Reference
Wolff,Jonathan: 'An Introduction to Political Philosophy (Rev)' [OUP 2006], p.63
A Reaction
Is making trade deals very favourable to yourself (i.e. good capitalism) antithetical to democracy?