Threaded Discussion- Democracy

There are a lot of flaws in our democracy like how the people do not actually get to decide on what things are going on in the United States.  People have to elect the people who go in and run our government.  This would work out nicely if only those that the people elect would tell the truth when they run.  These people tend to lie about the things that they stand for.  Those running in the elections tend to make promises that they normally fail to keep like not raising taxes, putting more money into the school system, or having more wealth fare benefits to seniors.  These promises attract the people, and then when the person gets elected they fail to follow what they promised.  In California’s case, Gray Davis promised Californians a lot of things, and he failed at it while he brought our economy down.  The Democracy is also flawed in that we can have a recall of the election.  Gray Davis is not the best governor in the United States, but he should finish out his election.  This is a flaw to our government because it brings up the question of how far is too far in the government? How much say should the average person have for the government.  Another thing that is flawed with this government is the fact that we have such a strong freedom of speech.  It is almost as though one can say or do anything wrong, but argue freedom of speech which would make them get off for the wrong doing that that person has done.  The idea of democracy is solely based on the idea of “for the people and by the people”.  It is a great idea.  It is something to dwell on; coming from the monarchies with the kings and queens, the idea of having freedom is so great in a person's mind.  Having the ability to decide your own fate is mainly what this democracy is all about.  The government is meant to protect its people, and the people obey the law.  Since the law is made by the people it is perfect.  Everyone gets to have a say in how the government will be built.  This is by far more important than the simple little flaws that are basically caused by people who only think about their own happiness instead of thinking about the people as a whole.  People in the United States cause flaws in our government because of their self-centered lifestyles.  Overall this government is a great idea, and it is by far better than any other.

Response-democracy

I disagree that there is no perfect government.  I believe that there are imperfect people who control the government.  Each government has its good sides and if the ruler or rulers were not human, and were also perfect, then the type of government would be perfect and everyone would be happy, but since that is never going to happen I agree with what you are saying.  This is true about the majority thing also because sometimes there are people in the majority that disagree, but are forced to agree with the majority.  Many times the majority is not always right.  The Majority kind of follows one person or a smaller group of people.  So it would always depend on that small group of people.  Sometimes this is not good because that group of people could be bringing the majority of the people down by their ideas.  They may make bad decisions that would bring down the economy of the area being ruled.  The voting thing about age is also true because, yes, many young people do not know how to be able to take care of themselves let alone choose a governor or president or some type of ruler rule the entire country.  Children would not be able to understand the politics and such that actually go along with elections etc.  We would definitely not be able to discuss this entire thing about the government if there was any other type of government.  Fortunately we live in this world, and it is a great thing to be able to be free with your thoughts and express the way that you would want.  Although there are many times that people take “freedom of speech” for granted and sometimes the idea of freedom of speech is stretched.  For instance, the fact that people can walk the streets swearing and cussing up a storm and not be in “trouble” with the law is acceptable, but it is not okay to hold the Ten Commandments in front of a building.  That is also freedom of speech, and it is not fair that one would be forced to rid the Ten Commandments which is not hindering anyone’s thoughts.  Sometimes things just do not make sense in this world, but it is true that democracy is definitely the best type of government in affect today.