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		 By regularliy changing a government, Democracy helps the balance of power and offers accountability.  OK, that sounds a little naive, but it's the best we've got.  All the other 'ocracies and 'isms that you can run a country with, put too much faith in the human nature of those in power. 
 
What's a fun thing you'd like to have with you, if stranded on a deserted island? 
		
		
		
		
		
			
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				Building an artificial intelligence that appreciates Mozart is easy.  Building an A.I. that appreciates a theme restaurant is the real challenge - Kit Roebuck - Nine Planets Without Intelligent Life
			 
		
		
		
		
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