Since 3rd grade, we've all been taught that democracy is good. Period. The word conjures up images of Washington, Lincoln and Hamilton, and powerful words like liberty and freedom. But just because you invoke the word and implement voting, doesn't mean the results will be positive: witness Germany after WWI. Hitler won elections that consolidated his power and fueled his rise to power.
Looming on the horizon is the political crisis facing Pakistan. Pres. Musharraf, a military dictator and a key ally of the United States, is facing intense pressure from Muslims intent on implementing a democratic process that would in essence, turn the reigns of power over to Bhutto. Is that really in the United States best interests, especially given the fact that Pakistan has the bomb? Of course, George Bush, going for a quick sound byte, endorsed free elections in Pakistan. After all, George went to 3rd grade too!
Memo to George Bush: Hey, George! Before you go blindly endorse another blood-bath in the name of democracy, think about the consequences. The last thing we need is another "democracy" like Iraq.
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