(#5415) What democracy provides

      It seems that too many need a primer on why we all should be under democracy and not anything else. I can only begin with freedom. There is nothing more sacred to a human being than the freedom to pursue their own destiny and happiness within the law. Speaking of law, the rule of law in a democracy should always be the same for all who seek fairness and those who are held to account. Our democracy today is not quite there yet but at least we are striving to reach that pinnacle. Whereas in any other form of government there would never be a fair rule of law striving.
     Which segues into justice. Being able to correct harms and wrongs in a society is how we maintain law and order. Justice gives law and order a positive outcome that all can support unless of course one is bent toward injustice. Our society cannot function unless we are secure in our endeavors. The freedom to create our own happiness is based in justice and the liberty to pursue it. Which now follows liberty. When I can move anywhere in my country and enjoy the efforts of my endeavors I am truly free to live as whom I am. If I want to marry or have children on my terms then my liberty for example is being upheld.
    Another as important aspect of a democracy is knowledge and the passing down of it. Generation after generation must be allowed to learn facts and truths through the logical process without encumbrance. Because ingenuity and innovation will not rest so neither should our opportunities for education for all who would desire it to keep up with them and apply them toward what will be even a more spectacular future. Keeping our democracy safe and functioning is the duty of all of us and should never be allowed to be attacked from without nor within!