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This 3 page paper discusses various reasons why the democratic form of government is very difficult to create and sustain. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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back to the ancient Greeks, or even earlier. It is, simply put, a form of governance in which the people govern themselves either by participating directly in government, or electing
representatives to carry out their wishes. But there are a number of difficulties with this, such as public disengagement from politics and lack of information. The 9/11 attacks did several
things with regard to democracy: they made Americans long for simple and effective solutions to massive problems; and they showed just how complex democracy is (Marcy, 2002). Americans were hungry
for a "magical solution" to the terrorist attacks, instability in the Middle East, and the unsettled feeling that came with the sudden sensation of vulnerability (Marcy, 2002). However, Marcy argues
that if our strength as a country "lies in our democracy--and many would argue that it does--then it is also true that complexity, diverse leadership, and education are essential to
an effective response" (2002). These three traits are perfect examples of why democracy is difficult: we are a complex nation of many ethnicities, religions, belief systems and values. Leadership at
all levels is diverse-the country has never been so polarized as it is now, with each group determined to force its agenda on others; and America is comprised of people
of differing educational attainment. If these traits are in fact necessary for democracy, its easy to see why its hard to attain. Athenian democracy as envisioned by Aristotle, Plato and
other early philosophers "shared a concern ... about rule by those deemed less qualified to make decisions" (Marcy, 2002). This included the poor, those without property, and the "mob" (Marcy,
2002). Over time, however, these views became modified and expanded, until it became accepted that there were other conditions that comprised a just democracy, including "respect for minority rights, support
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