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Originally Posted by alansmithee
That's a fair enough argument, but that's not what's being put forth in the thread. In the thread, people aren't saying Bush is using democratic principles for political leverage, they are arguing against democracy.
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I would have said people are against
forcing democracy. The idea would be that the ends do not justify the means. If Bush is forcing democracy, than that is a bad thing.
Democracy is a good thing, and I would be thrilled to see it spread the world over. But getting into this war with a bad premise, no plan, and great PR throughout doesn't fill me with confidence.
Intentions matter.
And for you to read that people are argueing AGAINST democracy is proof indeed that words don't mean the same thing to different peopole. That conclusion is just wrong, and if it were pointed at me (which I don't think it is) I would be sincerely insulted.
I've been called unpatriotic enough times since the start of this war not to take offense at related thoughts.