some people state that its important that countries have democracies (ex. Iraq..etc)
do you agree or disagree? thanks
2007-10-30 08:35:21 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
No. I don't believe democracy is wanted by or welcome in every country of the world. Despite what the US likes to think, there are cultures in the world that don't 'do' democracy; their entire culture is rooted in other belief systems, other value systems...
...and isn't giving people the freedom to say "no" to democracy if that's what they want (or rather don't want), the ultimate example of democracy in action.
It's not very democratic to force democracy on people. Some of us made the mistake of paternalism in our country's history 200 years ago; seems the USA is only just starting to catch up.
2007-10-30 08:45:07 · answer #1 · answered by Hannah M 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is the best option.
Example is Iraq. They will no doubt vote democratically for a Islamic government. Under the Islamic government innocent people will be murder for not wearing proper clothing. The weakness of democracy is the idea of Mob rule. The most votes wins. If the people of Iraq wanted protection from religion and of religion they would have to convert to something other than Islam.
This however is better than just a random Islamist government. That represents only they minority of the people and murders the majority of the people randomly and with out cause.
The USA is not a democracy we are a Republic. Huge difference.
2007-10-30 08:51:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
American democracy for all? Absolutely not. America is a very religiously accepting place. For places such as Iran and Iraq, their politics are tied very closely to their religion. That's were problems come in. Currently their system revolves around Sha'aria Law, based off the K'oran. This makes it difficult to implement a democracy exactly like ours there, because some of our discliplines may contradict with their religion.
Democracy is possible, of course. It's just impossible for them to have the identical form of government that we do. Likewise, in China, just the population is reason enough a democracy like the United States has will not work. With over a billion people, how could they possibly campaign and vote without corruption? And how can they possibly cater to all facets of their country when it is so massive and varies so greatly in terms of need?
That is why IF they adopt democracy, they have to adopt it WILLINGLYand then MOLD the democracy to fit their country. What works for America may not necessarily work for other countries. In order to implement democracy successfully in other countries, the policies must be tweaked and adjusted to fix the population of that particular country. Forcing 'our' democracy upon any country will only cause animosity, and will not conclude in success.
2007-10-30 08:44:26 · answer #3 · answered by Aileen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Democracy is a misnomer.
We live and enjoy a representative republic.
I think the question you're asking is:
Will Freedom as we know it work for every country in the world...?
My answer to this is YES...!
The alternative is being controlled by something..... like intrusive Government?
The further left you go, the more powerful the Government becomes till you reach Totalitarianism.
As you move Right... the Government power recedes until you reach Anarchy (No government).
The best balance is a Representative Republic where the people choose their own Government Leaders, with a Constitution that limits the power of Government over the population. ie: The United States of America.
2007-10-30 08:43:50 · answer #4 · answered by prancinglion 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Objectively speaking, democracy is the best form of government available. However, democracy will work only if the people want it and they must want it badly. Some people cannot see the value in things they don't understand and haven't experienced. Therefore, there will always be a group of people who do not want democracy because they haven't experience it and don't get it. So, democracy will only work for those countries that really want it.
2007-10-30 08:51:09 · answer #5 · answered by Ian D 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Some people do wish all countries would become "Democratic" in government. But the harsh reality is that the world can not be guided by what the U.S. has. Each to its own use. Whatever would work in a smooth, transitional government situation should be allowed. After saying that, as long as the country respects the views of the other countries.
Spartawo...
2007-10-30 08:46:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that freedom is the deepest need of every human soul. George W. Bush, Press Conference, White House, Tuesday, April 13, 2004 For too long, many nations, including my own, tolerated, even excused, oppression in the Middle East in the name of stability. Oppression became common, but stability never arrived. We must take a different approach. We must help the reformers of the Middle East as they work for freedom, and strive to build a community of peaceful, democratic nations. George W. Bush, Speech to UN General Assembly, September 21, 2004 The advance of liberty is the path to both a safer and better world. George W. Bush, Speech to UN General Assembly, September 21, 2004 The desire for freedom resides in every human heart. And that desire cannot be contained forever by prison walls, or martial laws, or secret police. Over time, and across the Earth, freedom will find a way. George W. Bush, Speech to UN General Assembly, September 21, 2004 American foreign policy must be more than the management of crisis. It must have a great and guiding goal: to turn this time of American influence into generations of democratic peace. George W. Bush, speech, November 19, 1999 Americans are a free people, who know that freedom is the right of every person and the future of every nation. The liberty we prize is not America's gift to the world; it is God's gift to humanity. George W. Bush, State of the Union address 2003 I believe that God has planted in every human heart the desire to live in freedom. And even when that desire is crushed by tyranny for decades, it will rise again. George W. Bush, State of the Union address, January 20, 2004 I'd qualify those remarks as overly naive and hypocritical if you consider he ran fro President in 2000 critisizing nation building
2016-05-26 02:55:09 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A successful democracy has to come from a revolution within. Not an invasion from the outside. For a people to adopt democracy they have to be willing to fight and die for it. I think democracy is better for everyone but not everyone is ready for democracy.
It still works better than socialist ideals. But only if the people are willing to spill their blood to achieve it.
2007-10-30 09:12:08 · answer #8 · answered by cutiessailor 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would not necessarily say that. Let us look at Socrates' s point of view. He stated that every government has the potential to be a perfect government for the people given the right leaders. Personally, I think Socrates makes a huge point. EVERY government: that means that any way of political thinking can work. RIGHT leaders: Given the correct people to lead the nation and to lead that way of thinking. I would like to add to that this: GIVEN THE RIGHT PEOPLE. If the people have a different mindset, then the RIGHT leaders would listen to the people.
2007-10-30 08:41:39 · answer #9 · answered by vnzld8 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. The fundamental beliefs of many countries do not coincide with how a democracy works.
2007-10-30 08:58:42 · answer #10 · answered by v 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋