nap-120000- Democracy or Repbulic
nap-121000 What is Democracy?
nap-121100 – What does Democracy mean to you
Democracy is a form of government in which power is held by the people through a system of representation or direct participation. It is characterized by free and fair elections, the rule of law, the protection of individual rights and freedoms, and the separation of powers between different branches of government.
In a democratic system, citizens have the right to participate in the decision-making process through voting and other forms of civic engagement, and they have the ability to hold their leaders accountable for their actions. Democracy is often seen as a fundamental principle of modern governance and a cornerstone of human rights, as it allows people to have a say in how they are governed and to have a say in shaping the policies that affect their lives. ChatGPT Feb 13
Democracy is what we allow it to be. Freedom to vote means nothing if you do not vote. Government in a democracy is determined by a majority of thouse who vote.
We almost always use ‘democracy’ and ‘freedom’ as having the same connotation. In actuality they are two very different things. You can live in a democracy and have little freedom.
Not a Democracy
The United States of America is not a democracy, and never has been. At best it was a democratic republic. In the last 6 years it has become an autocratic republic, controlled by a conservative fanatical right wing cult bent on the completed defeat of democracy.