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Why democracy matters (from instrumental arguments to a state of mind…
Why democracy matters
from instrumental arguments to a state of mind
politicians learn trusting public
public learns trusting politicians
honesty
local societies' knowledge acknowledged
active and informed engagement of citizens
media = mediator
the disappointment with democracy
Pakistan case
corrupt governments
Iraq case
riots
Afghanistan case
weak and corrupt judiciary
even British case
84% people: politics is broken
reflects the idea of
liberty
dignity of an individual
equality
the promise of democracy
George W. Bush speech (2003)
NOT just side benefits
security
end of sectarian violence
prosperity
terrorist threat elimination
a flourishing civil society
a vigorous rule of law
good security
freedom
peace