Slag---

I use the 'porcine' term advisedly and with intent. They are
precisely what they claim to revile.

Regarding the Pilgrims--- you're a 150 years too early
for any serious thoughts of 'democracy' in the New World. They,
and most of the other 'religious refugees' of the 17th century,
were basically after finding a place where they could run things
their way. Which turned out to be the way 'God' wanted it. It wasn't
until the end of the 18th century that political thinkers began
to realize that separation of church and state is fundamental
to true 'Democracy.'