No, it isnt. It is the belief that democracy is not merely an arbitrary expression of the public will but a process, adhered to by all. Every democracyin history has acknowledged this.
THose rules ensure a fair, free and open election. Where they are trampled upon a meaningful public mandate cannot possibly exist as a result. There is no choice here- we simply must hold another referendum, if democracy is to mean anything in these islands.
As an ardent defender of democracy you will obviously agree