If democracy brings an undemocratic group to power, is that a victory for democracy?
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Democracy is a destiny of humanity which cannot be averted. It can be delayed but not defeated.
Democracy is when the indigent, and not the men of property, are the rulers.
From my quarter-a-century experience as a fighter for democracy, there is never a final victory for democracy. It is always a struggle in every generation, and you have to take up the course of time and time again.
Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get it good and hard.
Democracy belongs to those who exercise it.
Democracy is an imperfect way of steering between the violence of anarchy and the violence of tyranny, with the least violence you can get away with.
The true victory is the victory for democracy and pluralism.
In history, the millions win; that is democracy.
The risk of a terrorist victory is greater when in fighting terror, democracy betrays its own essence.
Democracy is a device that insures we shall be governed no better than we deserve.