[perfmode]

Truth: Democracy has dependencies. Just (fair) access to education and opportunity is absolutely necessary for democracy to function.

[xtian]

As early as Athenian democracy the dependencies had been identified as comprehensive education, quality information, and time to debate.

[GoblinSlayer]

And the will to uphold democracy in the first place.

[perfmode]

interesting.

got a link or reference? would love to read more

[xtian]

I might be misremembering but I think I heard that in a speech by John Ralston Saul. Sorry I can’t remember anything more specific!