[eyeareque]

<i>"The difference should be that in a democracy you can't abuse your power without repercussions."</i>

Do you see the irony? Western governments are abusing their powers.. and they are getting away with it. Democracy means nothing if the government doesn't hold itself accountable.

[dragonwriter]

No, democracy means nothing if the people don't hold the government accountable.

Relying on the government to hold itself accountable makes democracy no different from monarchy.

[eyeareque]

Right, but as long as cable tv works and fast food restaurants are open the mass majority of people won't do anything about it.