Is Democracy the best government?

Canada
March 13, 2007 1:15am CST
We're all taught to believe that democracy is the best form of government. But is it? What's your proof?
5 responses
Destiny007
@Destiny007 (5805)
• United States
14 Mar 07
I think the best proof is that a person can criticize the government and the president without fear of being arrested, jailed, re-educated, and executed for voicing their opinions. That is all the proof you need.
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MadOvid
@MadOvid (67)
• Canada
14 Mar 07
I believe Aristotle said that the good thing, possibly the only good thing, about democracy is that it leaves its citizens alone. Yet a part of democracy seems to be this 'middling' effect, where art and education seems to be geared down to the 'lowest common denominator'. The democratic people do not vote for the best, or the most talented, nor do they create the best laws when they get into office.
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Kentenathien
@Kentenathien (31)
• United States
21 Mar 07
With the right leader, a Dictatorship would be the best form of Government. Unfortunately, our society breeds the "Power Corrupts" mantra and therefore, dictatorships fail miserably.
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paresh44_44
@paresh44_44 (334)
• India
13 Mar 07
i generally dont have any trust in government. i know all ppl r not same. but i cant change my mind abt government. so according to me its all same. i dont bother
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Ziezie
@Ziezie (42)
• Philippines
13 Mar 07
I say it depends upon the leader of the country. Democracy maybe the best form of government but when the leaders the people choose for their country cannot seem to do their job best. It may lead to more tumultous occassions.
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sumofalltears
@sumofalltears (3988)
• United States
26 Mar 07
If we could have democracy and eliminate politicians then we would be onto a good thing.