An Informal Look at Democratic Ideals and Democratic Realities

By David Armando Zelaya

Democracy, much like anything else, loses its sense of charm when studied diligently. It no longer seems elegant, inspiring, or special. Much to the disappointment of cherished ideals, it begins to look like an over-complicated dastardly thing that more deserves scorn than praise. However, once we see democracy for what it is and not for what we wish it to be, productive thought can begin in earnest concerning how exactly democracy can be used for the benefit of humanity.

The following is an attempt at an informal but sober analysis. Specifically, it tries to address the behavior of democracy’s constituent parts, how democracy relates to other subjects and, how democracy and all it encompasses can affect the desperate (more…)