That’s the same argument Hosni Mubarak made when clinging to power. It’s the same argument Bashar al Assad makes. Hell, it’s the same argument the Loyalists made against the Patriots in 18th century.

What the hell is democracy for if not for experimenting?

Incidentally, there’s a word for people whose politics consist of fighting to keep things the same. They’re called conservatives. The Democratic Party isn’t their home.