Judith Butler highlights the complex and often discordant nature of democracy, emphasizing that it does not operate in a uniform manner. Instead, it requires an active engagement, much like a passionate experience that cannot be easily predicted. When society rushes to define what is right in a rigid way, it risks closing off the possibilities of life and communal understanding, preventing diverse voices from contributing to the discourse.

Butler suggests that true progress lies in embracing the inherent tensions within our foundational beliefs. By remaining open to these tensions and allowing cultural interpretations to shape our understanding of right and wrong, we acknowledge that knowledge itself has limits. This approach encourages a more inclusive dialogue that values different perspectives, rather than imposing a singular viewpoint that may not resonate with everyone.