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What is your concept of democracy?
Democracy means
government by the governed--usually through their elected servants.
Jill,
61
Saylorsburg, PA USA
In the classical
sense, a democracy involved informed citizens directly voting on issues.
That is one of the reasons the Greek city-states were so small. Today,
the term tends to be applied to an environment in which every adult has
the same legal rights and in which they choose representatives to support
their positions. Although we now have a technology that would permit direct
votes, the issues being decided have become so complex that informed votes
by all would be a virtual impossibility. I'd like to see the US closer
to a true
Jane,
63
West Linn, OR USA
Ohhh...I'm too
tired from a long, hectic 4'th of July weekend to think about this one!
Sorry!
Tam
Not having to be
harrassed weekly by a gang of badged men in blue would be a welcome start.
A-Dog,
20
Eugene, OR USA
A government ruled
by and for the people. Whatever structure that might occur in.
Felicia,
37
Lowell, MA USA
Democracy is government
by the people. All people have the same rights and responsibilities, regardless
of race, color, creed, or sexual preference. It doesn't exist now, but
is a goal to strive for.
Cathie,
53
Novi, MI USA
Ruled by the people.
I know that's the standard definition but that's still how I see it.
Alias
Irrelevante
Probably the dictionary
definition.
Karen,
23
Ames, IA USA
a nation in which
government officials are elected by the citizens of that country
Melodi,
19
Gahanna, OH USA
A true democracy
would be majority rule. A good idea, but practically, probably very hard
to accomplish. It doesn't mean everybody gets to do or have everything
they want. That would be anarchy and impossible because some people's
wants might conflict with someone else's. Our representative democracy
might have a few problems, but it basically works well.
Judy,
62
Easton, KS USA
No true democracy
exits. The United States is more of a Republic than a Democracy. I believe
that in a Democracy more people would take an interest in the governance
of their world - from their block to their town to their county or precinct
or whatever to their state and on up. Not just interested, but active
participants. We talk loftily of freedom's price being high. And I am
awed by the men and women who protect and defend our country, but there
is another high price
that should be paid by every American and that is being there, taking
part, taking responsibility, contributing.
Cindy,
41
VA USA
One
person, one vote.
Laura,
38
Lowell, MA USA
Isn't
democracy for the people by the people?
Karen,
23
Ames, IA USA
More
or less the political system I'm living in. I don't find the American
system democratic at all.
Keri-Jade,
23
Brampton, Ontario CANADA
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