is every person worth his democracy?
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I'm against democracy...too many stupid people vote.  Just look at who's in office.
135820
No. For some more enlightened and less idealistic-minded people we realize that the democratic system is simply a guide line. That every and any rule set can be circumvented or bypassed. Vote? As long as there are electoral colleges your vote means almost next to nothing. Our government is corrupt and run by influence and pay offs. You're kidding yourself if you honestly believes a flawed and corrupt system such as ours is effective. Look at Katrina relief. Look at the poor inside our country. Look at the homeless child rate. Then look at the golden umbrellas all the CEO's, senators, justices and governors retain even after retirement. There's what they want you to see and then there's the truth. Take the blue pill Neo.
423903
Yes democracy is.The people are the legislature in a democracy.
1093341
The state will always be a reflection of the people. There will never be a universal, man made, working democracy. We'll all see to it with our sterling character and compassionate hearts.
1032472
No, you can't trust democratic (as well as non-democratic governments) to spend money wisely by a number of reasons. First: even when a democratic government represent 55% of the voters, there are potentially 45% (if not more), who would disagree with the government's policies. Second: the fact that you vote for a government does not mean you support or will support everything they do - they just look a little better than their opposition at the moment, that's why people vote for them. \nDemocracy certainly does not guarantee the best decisions. Think of the times when the Earth was considered flat. Imagine what the democratic vote on this issue would have been: "democratically decided - the Earth is flat!" \nHowever, imperfect as it is, democracy is by far the best form of delegating power to ensure it represents the common interest of society. This interest may be mediocre, but it certainly will be acceptable for a large part of the people.
928214
We should all let everyone believe what they want, what does it matter?
426286
everyone should feel they are worthy of existence, none of us has exclusive rights to exist.  The problems on our earth occur when sections of society take it upon themselves to decide another group is less worthy.\nif you tell a person too many times they are less than deserving then they will begin to believe that.\nAcceptance of everyone's right to be individuals and still contribute to society would benefit everyone
973550
Your premise is flawed. Criticism & dissent (not hate, silly) are essential to keeping a democracy honest.
833908
Nothing meaningful actually. As democracy implies the pluralism of (many different) choices. During the cold war era communist rulers  tried to push the illusion that communist countries were truly democratic under the leadership of one communist party that took care of the working class and all the people. Nonsense actually the rulers only cared for themselves. The democratic thinking people in communist countries then invented the term pluralistic society and democracy to counter the pretense of despotic authorities that the communist regimes were the best democracies. It doesn't have much meaning now.
190518
Democracy is better in any form or shape and like two sides of a coin has its goods and bad...............but you gotto believe in it, the fundamentals of democracy that is right to the people ..............\n\nand isnt corruption also there in any form of government.........think abt it ....
1143401
no.  was never a democracy.  it was intended to be a republic, but we all got sold to the highest bidder.  now its a corporate run capitalistic prison state.
411256
Yes.  Ultimately you are the only person that ever has to live with every choice you have made, and follow every path you ever took.  It doesn't matter what life throws at you, its always how you react to it that matters.  That is the part that makes us all individuals.  We have free will to decide what we make of whats put in front of us, so we are the only people that can be held responsible for our own choices.
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Although the answer to this depends on what you really mean by "is democracy enjoyed", I will take this as meaning can more then just the "influential & rich" participate in the democratic process of government.\n\nThis would be yes; India has a registered voter base of 620 million and enjoys a voter turnout rate of about 65%.  Ballots are also made with party symbols along with names to help with the issue high illiteracy.\n\nThere is open debate about the social benefit of democracy for a county as poor as India.  Democracy does not come cheap or easy.  Elections are time consuming and carry a heavy cost not just for the government, but also for the parties that participate.  Some argue that this is a drain of economic resources away from the more important needs of the people such as education and infrastructure needs.  \n\nIn addition, there are arguments that democracy as a system can be used by the "influential & rich" to entrench social systems that maintain the statues que and thus enslave the poor.
380821
The last answer was closest to the truth. The question isn't should we, because we already do vote on it. When we elect our government officials, they in turn make vote in Congress and the senate. So we do vote but rather indirectly. Certainly we would all like to have a louder voice but that is the very drawback of democracy we only get one vote, the majority rules. No...we don't always THINK the majority is right but we have to live with it. It is best to accept it rather than contiually fighting against it.
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the answer to your direct question-- is a definite NO. as to the thesis that accompany your question-- it all depends. not all countries are in the same "bag" --humans differ as to their origins ( I mean social and political) and their heritage and their experiences with different types of governments or rulers. we can not and should not over-simplify "democracy" that it is applicable "as is" to all countries. that is wrong and that is why we have so many issues and problems in countries where their applications is resented. to cut short a long conversation -- democracy is the best among the the worst alternatives. but it should be applied with degrees of latitude to that particular nation/government/population -- like all social remedies in life -- it will take time before it bears fruit. hope it helps.
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I measure a persons "worth" by some very basic standards; are they a man or woman of their word, do they take full responsibility for their own actions both good and bad, do they maintain their integrity in all situations or practice "situational ethics" and believe that the end justifies the means? It boils down to people that I trust vs. people that I would never turn my back on. And yes, on a practical everyday basis we have every right to place value on another human being. They all have every right to exist, but they're not entitled to be "valued" by anybody, thats an earned right.
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I would whisper in everyone's ear:  Liberty is the key.  Your own decisions about your own life, and how to live it, must be the dominant consideration when you vote.  That's what voting is for.  Therefore, vote for your Liberty.