You believe in a society where power is vested in the people, allowing for equal representation and decision-making through free and fair elections.
Democracy is a political ideology that is based on the principle of equality and freedom. It is a system of government where the citizens exercise power directly or elect representatives from among themselves to form a governing body, such as a parliament. Democracy is often associated with the rule of law, protection of human rights, and the active participation of the people in the political process.
The term "democracy" comes from the Greek words "demos" (people) and "kratos" (rule), which translates to "rule by the people". The concept of…
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What would you do differently if for one day you held a position of significant political power?
If someday I held significant political power, I would make sure that everyone is treated with equality and respect, I would also focus on gun control and women's rights.
@9J3B4WK4mos4MO
Those three issues mentioned in the response are some of the most talked about issues in America. Personally, I feel as though they are the issues in the need of improving on the most.
@Patriot-#1776Constitution4mos4MO
Abolish the deep state, fire 85 percent of the federal government, abolish the welfare state, withdraw from all foreign wars, end the fed, return to the gold standard, abolish abortion, restore state's rights, and institute congressional term limits.
"Abolish" is strong term. What consequences do you predict from these actions? Do your opinions of what is right for you make it right for everyone?
@Patriot-#1776Constitution3mos3MO
The consequences of my plan include a return to constitutional, minimal government, the abolition of the Welfare-Warfare Empire of Lies, increased individual liberty, peace, prosperity, Christianity, and free markets. Welcome to the America the Founding Fathers envisioned.
@9J2Z7GT4mos4MO
Make all colleges the same price and under 10k a year in total cost.
@9J488FWIndependent4mos4MO
I don't know if this would be appropriate for private colleges. But, maybe put a cap on tuition for publicly funded schools and other costs like books and supplies. Higher education costs are in a runaway. Everyone deserves to better themselves.
@9J2Z37FRepublican4mos4MO
i would fix systems that were broken, foster care and child services, funding for rehab programs
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Why do you think it's important, or not, for individuals to debate and discuss politics openly?
@9KN8DG62mos2MO
It is very important to be open about your opinions because if people are not exposed to the other side they get prideful and begin to think the other side is full of terrible people. Otherwise it would be the first idea presented always.
@9JB4QNB4mos4MO
It's important to not debate because a person's point of view might differ from another person's
@9JB7TZ24mos4MO
We need to have political participation or else we lose/forget the rights of the people.
@9JB7TH4Progressive4mos4MO
Discussing politics leads to an exchanging of ideas that is important to our learning
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What's the most important quality you look for in a candidate when voting, and how does that reflect your values?
Competency and ensuring freedom and basic american ideals. I want a candidate that, especially in these times, will be willing to protect liberty for not just Americans but our allies and partners.
@9HZ2KW44mos4MO
Intelligence and those who share a majority of my views. This is pretty important considering it is an important quality.
@9HTRXDR5mos5MO
I look for honesty, morality, and intelligence in a candidate since it lets us know they're aware of what they're job is and how to protect our country.
@9HZ2HFH4mos4MO
How they can deal with tough situations and how much they can done in the office
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If freedom of speech is crucial in a democracy, where should we draw the line when it comes to hate speech and misinformation?
@9HCRHLB6mos6MO
If the speech is directly threatening someone or something, I think it can be considered hate speech. Misinformation can be drawn when it is directly opposite of what the government is stating.
@9KN8DG62mos2MO
“Misinformation can be drawn when it is directly opposite of what the government is stating”
So if it goes against government its wrong. For some reason that doesn't sound right
@9HCS26S6mos6MO
Speech is fine until it activately calls for physical harm
@9HCRLZ56mos6MO
When people are lying about threats others have done or things that may harm people. When you feel unsafe around them.
many do not like the truth freedom of speech should still be allowed and when it comes to hate speech they should be stopped but you need to hear the people out and if they have a good reason something should be changed but if there isn't that will continue to happen but don't use force
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If democracy is 'rule by the people,' what do you think should be done about those who choose not to participate in the political process?
@Name-IrrelevantConstitution 6mos6MO
The purpose of democracy is to ensure the rights of common people. If a common person chooses not to participate, that's within their rights. Let them sit it out. Part of "rule by the people" involves allowing the people to abstain from ruling, just as our elected officials can abstain from voting.
@9HYQJ4N4mos4MO
The whole point of a Democracy is to ensure the rights on the common people, if the common person has decided they do not want to participate than it is well within there personal rights according to our democracy to abstain from ruling.
@9H9FX6T6mos6MO
It is their choice to participate or not. I just hope those who don't participate are willing to admit they didn't participate when they are complaining about who the current elected officials are.
@9H9GH3Z6mos6MO
I think that's their personal decision and they should be left alone
They should have to live with the results and be further encouraged to participate.
@9DRRZJZ9mos9MO
Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for supper. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote! (Ben Franklin quote)
@DanielKolbin1105Independent 8mos8MO
Why can't the lamb get his two friends to vote :)
(Also, Benjamin Franklin probably didn't say that.)
@VulcanMan6 6mos6MO
Democracy could also just as easily be two sheep and a wolf, or three sheep, or three wolves, so this argument is a stupid assumption to begin with.
@Patriot-#1776Constitution6mos6MO
Well you're the stupid expert here not me
@VulcanMan6 6mos6MO
I have seen my fair share, yes. It's what happens when you're right all the time, not that I expect you to understand...
@Patriot-#1776Constitution6mos6MO
That was a sad attempt at a shoot-back. Claiming to be right all the time? How arrogant of you. I myself have changed my mind on a number of political things – I used to be an interventionist, now I'm an isolationism; I used to be a nationalist, now I'm a States' Rights believer; I used to be a protectionist, now I believe in free trade. I'm the one with the open mind here.
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In a democracy, should the needs of the many always outweigh the needs of the few, and why?
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