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6. he first asks us to confirm that only the most forward-looking and peace-loving countries could include the word in their titles.

sadly, we would have to point out that among our self-labelled “democracies” are such tranquil locations as algeria, the congo, east timor and ethiopia.

this results in further anomalies. for example, one voter may go to great lengths to understand national political issues and, armed with comprehensive knowledge, cast his vote for a particular party in a wise way.

we would also have to appraise the visitor of the combined problems of habit, history and location, and the extent to which they detract from the idealistic concept of “supreme power being vested in the people.”

in regard to personal history, there is a significant segment in society made up of individuals, not necessarily foolish or irresponsible, who perhaps because of a painful personal history can never support what they will always regard as “the enemy.”

the “location” problem can be explained simply by saying that there are particular regions and constituencies in which a donkey could be elected to parliament, providing the animal was wearing the correct color sash.

a voter who does not wish to be governed by a donkey might as well tear up his ballot.

the only response to offer is that it is precisely because of systemic flaws in all democracies, that there still remains the necessity for good people to take to the streets.

it is also for consideration that because, in common with other elements of the human condition, the struggle to achieve “democracy” is more spiritually rewarding than the actual realization.