it is painful since my childhood about 60 years ago, to hear that the Democracies are crushed time and again, though all dictators /dictatorial Head of States coming to power in Elections, are ruling in the name of people
208842
Democracy is the best of bad choices for government we have.For me, a benevolent dictatorship would be my choice. Democracy is too messy, takes too long to get going, or for people to understand, look at Iraq. Just too many disparate opinions have to be weighed for it to be effective. Sometimes, countries need a strong man{or woman} with a single vision. FDR and Lincoln come to mind in our history.
558726
You made me sad remembering all of that, but I thank you. The sad truth is, we are all too consumed with our own situations that our attention spans for horrible things like this is diminished.
134296
It isn't being dealt with at all,and won't be until the citizens have had enough, and clean-house. When it happens, as it must, I just hope it's done without bloodshed, but I doubt it. Those people up there aren't likely to give-up without a fight. They have had too much power for too long, and continue usurping more from the people, to which the power in this country lawfully belong.
69640
I know how you feel. Our country is not free anymore. Bush is the cause. Just hope and pray someone can clean his mess when he leaves office.
382250
that's very true .......... and very sad too
125279
you r right,it IS soooooooo painful,I had it when I was 20,but still remember the pain 10 years later
301910
Start a new country. But eventually, even that country will fall victim to the same thing. It's the nature of power. Did you ever hear the saying that power corrupts?
111604
Yes, I believe they would be ashamed, they would be in shock...I wish it was like it was back then, I'm 27 but I know alot of older people who hate how much things have changed....
472485
North Korea, Iran, Vietnam, Venezuela, the list goes on and on.  Anyone who opposes freedom hates us.\n\nI hate to see people oppressed but we need to quit trying to handle other governments.  The people will somehow have to accept this type of life or get fed up, rise up and revolt.\n\nWe, the people of the U.S., have placently accepted oppression in a different from since the 60's.  Slowly but surely our politicians are inflicting their will on us and we, not realizing what is happening, are allowing laws that we find appalling pass.\n\nThat is how dictators take over before the people wake up to what is happening.  Then it's too late.
113898
freedom seems to be fading as the days go by.it is the high time the youth who will be future leaders started getting groomed to boost freedom thats constructieve and healthy.
371229
Here's a thought, why don't you go study up on a few countries who's citizens really suffer. Here's one for you to get started on : Darfur. It's citizens are being slaughtered. Why do you feel that Mexico and it's citizens are suffering so badly when genocide is still going on in other countries? Maybe you should get out of the town you live in and find out what suffering really is.
96972
There are many children around the world that need help. Until there is a organization to help all countries, there will be nothing but sadness.
652309
Yes, it's still very true! I've also heard somewhere that people deserve the kind of president they elect (not that Bush was actually democratically elected, or anything). If people are willing to sit idly by and let their country turn into a dictatorship, they deserve whatever they get!
416054
It will have to happen one day as the people are getting more and more fed up with One government after another giving in and giving all to minority groups, governments are voted in by MAJORITIES not the nuisance who can make more noise or trouble.
401503
It's hard to do so, I do believe that there are many responsible countries out there that are really trying, but not every country is a responsible one, some counties are ruled by selfish rulers who's only concern is power that they can acquire for them selves. I think it best if counties are ruled by governments that allow their citizens to have a voice, when we can get the world on board with that I think we might have a chance.
432427
I remember those days and God Bless them. Back then there was no fear of seriel killer or child molester because whether we new it or not the neighborhood watched out for us. When I was a child my parents busted my butt when I did wrong and I am a better person for it. God help this generation where the state and local governments have stepped in a taken the right to discipline away from parents, yet they act baffled when one of those young people do things that those of my generation would have never considered. Life was good back then, I wish we could have those days back.
433405
agree with you as the best times I remember were family orientated. seems as though modern society in having to make a living has taken over