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Shelly T

Posts:1

09/24/2008 8:30 AM
I'm new to this forum, so bear with me. In the history I took, our country was founded as a republic. Can you explain the difference between a democracy and a republic? Which is better? Democracy and republic are not synonymous, right?

Egzine G

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10/11/2008 10:49 AM
I think of democracy as goverment of the people by the people. I am a Democrat because I believe that they have a better understanding of who the people are: us. The Republicans seem to be unclear about who the people are. When I listen to their talking points its seems as they are interested only in a certain kind of people. Democrats seem to be more about inclusion. America is still a democracy as we have our freedom/liberty supported by the Constitution and our Bill of Rights. However things can change if we forget to exercise or right to vote and censure our elected officials. Earthseed.

Jeff J

Posts:5

10/12/2008 9:20 AM
I would like to encourage any and all to research who founded and formed America. What were the reasons our forefathers came here and what the first leaders intended. I would recommend watching `A Nation Adrift` by Exploration Television. Prahaps you may understand what was intended for America and realize how far out of whack America truely is. That is a good start.

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