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To: Freedom Fighter who wrote (86476)	12/9/2000 10:25:45 AM
From: Don Lloyd	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 132070

Wayne - ...But I'm not aware of why a "true" democracy would be "much" more unstable than what we have. ... You are exactly correct. Our system has suffered severe degeneration by a combination of ill-advised constitutional amendments in the first quarter of the 20th century and unrestrained judicial activism in the second half. This election is likely to represent the knife edge upon which the future survival of the Republic balances, if in fact survival is still possible. Regards, Don

To: Freedom Fighter who wrote (86476)	12/9/2000 2:07:58 PM
From: Dan	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 132070

Wayne -in a true democracy, we would be sitting at our computers voting on every issue. The majority would always win. There would still be slavery, women would not vote, the sick in poverty, no civil rights action, no real government -we would all carry guns.... maybe you're on to something! Actually, the best government is a benevolent dictatorship - like Singapore. The only problem is that they don't stay benevolent. So, what we have is not great, but good enough.... except if Bush wins.