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Old 01-21-2006, 06:40 PM   #272 (permalink)
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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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