Re: Democracy can never be given, it must be fought for
Democracy requires good education and the dedication from all sides of politicians, the question is Cambodian politicians have what it take to steer Cambodia toward true democracy. The equality of all persons, majority rules, minority's right, necessity of compromise and individual freedom. Democracy requires the following things:
First and foremost is "Freedom of Speech." Without this, democracy cannot survive. The ability to speak your mind without government's interference is crucial to any democratic society.
Second is "Freedom of the Press." The role that the press plays in any democracy ensures that all sides of an issue is heard, not just the government's spin or what the government want you to hear.
Third is "Freedom of Religion and Freedom from Religion." The two concepts go hand in hand. You must be able to worship freely and without fear of repercussions and attack for your beliefs. That said, you must be able to choose not to believe in a religion and not be forced by anyone, including the government or religious leaders, who might want to force this prospect on you.
Fourth is "Freedom of Assembly." This is the fourth pillar in any democracy. You must be able to join together with people of like-minded political view, religious views and to be able to use this platform to go to your government and peacefully protest against the government for actions you believe are not in the best interests of your country.
The bottom line of democracy is the government should be "Of the People, By the People and For the People."
6 September 2011 3:57 PM
Democracy requires good education and the dedication from all sides of politicians, the question is Cambodian politicians have what it take to steer Cambodia toward true democracy. The equality of all persons, majority rules, minority's right, necessity of compromise and individual freedom. Democracy requires the following things:
First and foremost is "Freedom of Speech." Without this, democracy cannot survive. The ability to speak your mind without government's interference is crucial to any democratic society.
Second is "Freedom of the Press." The role that the press plays in any democracy ensures that all sides of an issue is heard, not just the government's spin or what the government want you to hear.
Third is "Freedom of Religion and Freedom from Religion." The two concepts go hand in hand. You must be able to worship freely and without fear of repercussions and attack for your beliefs. That said, you must be able to choose not to believe in a religion and not be forced by anyone, including the government or religious leaders, who might want to force this prospect on you.
Fourth is "Freedom of Assembly." This is the fourth pillar in any democracy. You must be able to join together with people of like-minded political view, religious views and to be able to use this platform to go to your government and peacefully protest against the government for actions you believe are not in the best interests of your country.
The bottom line of democracy is the government should be "Of the People, By the People and For the People."
6 September 2011 3:57 PM
2 comments:
"Of the people,by the people,for the people". Those corrupt governt officals steal money "of the people" and "by the people", and give a very small amount to the people (for the people)before and near every General election.They consider people like dogs.They cut the tail of the hungry dog and give it to the same hungry dog and say: "of the dog, by the dog, for the dog?"
"Of the people,by the people,for the people". Those corrupt governt officals steal money "of the people" and "by the people", and give a very small amount to the people (for the people)before and near every General election.They consider people like dogs.They cut the tail of the hungry dog and give it to the same hungry dog and say: "of the dog, by the dog, for the dog?"
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