At 12:22 PM 8/14/2005, Warren Smith wrote:
I disagree with the claim they are. Democracy is about
choice by the voters.
Actually, voting is only one device used in a democracy, and not the most
important factor. The most important factor is the consent of the governed.
Elections can actuall
I disagree with the claim they are. Democracy is about
choice by the voters. 2 choices is not enough choice.
Furthermore in the contemporary USA, 98% of the time
incumbents are re-elected if try. So really it is a 1-choice
system. Congressmen are more likely to
die in office than to lose an el
