democracy or no democracy?

It is beter to have free will amd be able to chose what you want to do than it is to be ruled by a religion that tells you what and when to do somthing.

If you consider, as I do, that democracy implies a social equality; then the USA is not an absolute democracy - it just selects elements of democracy that enable the rich to maintain their power base. But then again, the UK is worse - having a monarchy and an aristocratic class with privileges. We also suffer from a system that enables the rich to exert influence in matters of government.

Fact,

Our form of government is a representative republic, not a democracy.

I would prefer to have the problem of choice and freedom over no choice and no freedom any day of the week. While muslim women have not been allowed to vote until now in Iraq, I often wonder is women shouldn't vote.

"Democracy is the best of worse evils". It isnt perfect but it is the best we have at the mo.

Read a book called "Plato's Republic". Plato was a political philosopher. His idea was that the best form of government is by one perfect leader who is selected or appointed by the intellectual elite not elected by the stupid masses. He outlined a utopian political system. But as imperfect humans we'll never achieve this on earth. Its only really possible in heaven.

I agree with other posters re: muslims are hypocrittes who have loads of problems in their countries - they just hide them better from media/masses/other countries. Democracy is more open and holds its hands up and admits to its shortcomings.

lol......u say muslim coutries have no gun crime (thats a joke cause on tv they were running round with ak47's years before we got there ) also they produce most of the worlds heroin ...( yeah thats real ...) fair play no booze but full of smack that is killing people all over .......

i cant understand women who defend this crap as if it was up to your muslim man you wouldnt even be allowed on the internet u stupid wench ...way to go

your facts are sooo way off but im not suprised as most muslims are blind to the fact that DEMOCRACY = FREEDOM

'You just cannot force people to follow your will'

So what are/were the Taliban & Al quieda trying to do?

Deocracy, at least we can get rid of those who abuse their power by free elections. You don't see many of those in the Muslim world.

democracy

i will pray tat every one in the us and nato start to think like this ... way to go gal

you have to have democracy, theres no way around it.

democracy.