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Question of the Day: Is Democracy Good For Everyone?

posted by Yudhvir Ranchod at 9h09 GMT on Oct 19
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Since today sees an end to our 10 questions feature, it is only fitting that we end with a question that is at the heart of this project. Over the last few months, the Democracy House has been attempting to start a global debate about democracy. Our efforts have not been in vain as our forums have had constant activity. Our channels on YouTube, MySpace, Facebook and Flickr have had substantial interaction making the Why Democracy? project a resounding success.

Through these various discussions, the question of the day has been answered many times and on a number of levels. We have ultimately left it up to our readers to discuss whether democracy is indeed good for everyone. The answer after reading hundreds of contributions? Undecided!

 

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