Democracy & Voting In The U.S. - A Commentary


	Democracy & Voting In The U.S. - A Commentary

BartendingBear

11-2-2007 1:32 PM

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rights, government, voting

BartendingBear says:

Thought provoking commentary, to say the least. Read the linked source for the full perspective.

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11-2-2007 1:44 PM

BobbyRutan

I'm ready for a parliamentary system allowing for greater representation than just two main parties.

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					democracy more than any other citizen action.  It lets 
					politicians claim that they represent the sovereign people.  
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					statistical measure of democracies.  Our voter turnout is a 
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					affordable prescription drugs.  Our primary education system 
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