I want to say no, but that's unfortunately the reality in many places. In my country (Nigeria), what we get every four years is the choice between one despot, albeit an educated, reasonable one, and another corrupt despot who tacks on some religious extremism on the side.
Not all democracies are equal, for various reasons. In fact, my experience here is making me to not like democracy.
Not all democracies are equal, for various reasons. In fact, my experience here is making me to not like democracy.