Monday, 26 June 2006
Goodness of Democracies
« U.S. Eliminated From World Cup | Main | State Government Blocks Internet Access »While having lunch today, my friends and I were discussing the topic of Democracies and war. None of us could come up with a single instance where two Democracies have fought a war. Almost every instance of war that involved Democracies the other side was a some form of dictatorship or monarchy.
The reality is Democracies don't fight wars with each other. Think about it. Every trouble spot in the world is created by some form of central authority. Which is why it is very important that we support Iraq's fledgling attempt at Democracy. If we can bring an elective government to the middle east, maybe we can spread it to other countries in that troubled area. Until these countries embrace freedom, we will continue to have trouble in that part of the world. Once they do, peace is assured.
Hopefully, America can make freedom and democracy it's number one export. If so the world will be a much better place.
