Should the rights of minorities (numerical minorities of any kind) trump the rights of the majority, or visa versa? Please include commentaries from the Federalist Papers as well as concepts developed by Madison and Jefferson. Make sure to interconnect national security laws such as the Patriot Act and the National Homeland Security Act. Please be specific in your defense of your selection. Include what the role of government is regarding the protection of majority and minority rights. (3-4 pages)