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traveler to the new world wrote that he saw something more in America in that he saw the image of democracy itself. Yes, Tocqueville was rather idealistic but one can
equate that idealism with a lot of political rhetoric of today. What politician does not draw on Thomas Jeffersons words, for example, or note that the Founding Fathers would or
would not have approved of some present day activity? Most today do rely on the ideals of the past and try to mold the current society to what it was
intended more than 200 years ago. Thus, Tocquevilles observations are no less timely than they were for the Founding Fathers. While the entire work is well known, and important, it
is the second volume of Democracy in America which is most philosophical. The authors tackling of why Americans are restless even though prosperous is bold. His work is again just
as relevant today as it was at the time in which it was written. In fact, Robert D. Putnam who not too long ago created controversy with his essay Bowling
Alone drew on Tocquevilles observations. Putnams point, as was Tocquevilles, is that civic associations are critical to make democracy work. In light of that, what would Tocqueville say about
democracy in America today? Likely, he would say the same things but would be much more critical of the growing governments role in the lives of its people. He would
encourage volunteerism and civic organizations and try to turn around the welfare state. In other countries, the government becomes involved to prompt activity. This is a remarkable observation as
it attests to hundreds of years of democracy as a workable type of government form. In other words,the people still rule in America. In other countries, even though a form
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