my opinion of democracy

democracy through leadership.

By Mason A. from Texas High School in Texas

The concept of democracy is a very obscure and vague idea, everybody has their own unique opinions on how it should work and who should be in power. Democracy is leading those who look up to, and believe in you despite your flaws. Democracy is the ability to lead no matter the setbacks. Democracy is giving those who had restraint their freedom. However, just like anything else, it can be corrupted, those who are corrupt can get into power just as easily as those who have philanthropy in mind.

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