# White America doesn't understand democracy

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**Created:** [November 8, 2018, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-america-doesnt-understand-democracy/824169 "2018-11-08T00:39:28Z")\
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> [@CarnalK](#):
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> That is not remotely what a “canary in a coal mine” is.

No, it is a metaphor. I am not actually saying that Asashi is a bird whose purpose is to pass out if the air turns bad.

However, like a canary being more sensitive to bad air, and giving a warning to others before they too are overcome, Asashi is more sensitive to perceived authoritarian moves, and gives a warning to others before they too are overcome.

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