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To: Don Lloyd who wrote (86475)	12/9/2000 9:44:12 AM
From: Freedom Fighter	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 132070

Don, Yep, I am aware of that subtile difference. But I'm not aware of why a "true" democracy would be "much" more unstable than what we have. Generally, the outcome of most debates is pretty close to the overall will of the people or else the politicians get tossed next time around. Wayne

To: Don Lloyd who wrote (86475)	12/9/2000 2:01:21 PM
From: Dan	Respond to of 132070

Don -I'm glad to hear the someone realizes we are not a full democracy - only a very limited one. One vote every four years between 2 men (that may or may not be really one party) isn't very democratic. Then, that vote may, or may not count. "It does not matter how many votes you get, it only matters who counts them." -- Joseph Stalin That said, even our limited democracy doesn't work well in many countries (when tried). You need to be able to have ownership (title) and a judicial system to enforce rights. So, I'm extremely impressed how the presidential race has been played out. So far, I feel my vote has been counted. If it goes to the legislature branch, that counted vote gets murkier.