I believe we are on an irreversible trend toward more freedom and democracy - but that could change.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
We've got to understand that the whole nature of the way American democracy guards its freedom has been changed.
Change is inevitable. Things absolutely cannot stay the same. The type of change we invoke is up to each and every one of us.
Society has to change, but the political powers we have at the moment are not enough to effect this change. The whole democratic system would have to be rethought.
I think the American people have become more reliant upon government and less reliant upon themselves and that they now tend to put security ahead of freedom, but I think freedom is the most important aspect of our lives.
But at the same time, I think we recognize we can't impose democracy from without, particularly American-style democracy. We need to work with those elements in the region that are moving towards a reformed process and there are a number of them.
I don't see democracy getting better. I see democracy diminishing. More rules, more legislation. Eventually governments will see everything.
I think we are realising that governments can't govern us any more.
Whatever changes the new era brings, whatever new pathways we take, I am sure that our special relationship with America - forged in adversity, will not change.
When there is a huge force pressing down on freedoms, sub-cultures with more creativity and power are likely to form.
I do think that we are facing a crisis in our democracy. As true patriots, each and every one of us has to speak up, speak out, and change those in charge. Our democracy depends upon it.