Hi,
I think the question of democracy deserves further
examination.
In my opinion, it is not neccessarily the best system to
apply.
In places where liberal democracy is applied, western countries
and afew non-western countries, what do we see..?
Different parties/ factions fight each other, decision making
take very long or have to modify to suit populist sentiments, and
negative campaigning/ negative attacks towards each other.
Demonstrations and counter-demonstrations on many policies. Media
setting the agenda and shaping public opinion. MPs and politicians
have to look good and photogenic to sell themselves and win
elections.
In my opinion, this democracy may or may not be the best
political system.
Also it is important to note, I think social systems and
beliefs, the building block of society, is the basis of a political
system. The political system should reflect the underlying social
system.
In western countries, individualism, freedom of individual,
individual identity, is a
strong character of their social values. In eastern countries,
collectivism, respect for hirearchy, order, and less individualism,
is strong character of the social values.
This is not just some theory but a real practice too. We can see
it everywhere in our day-to-day lives.
Therefore, the question of democracy, it deserves further
examination.
In my opinion, each country or society must find for itself what
is the best and most suitable system, which suits its cultural
identity, social beliefs, and national character, and also most
importantly, a system which can bring results, pragmatic, and
workable.
In other words, we shouldn't believe the notion of 'democracy'
can be applied uniformly across all societies in the world in an
universal manner. I think doing that would be akin to
self-sabotage.
Meat Pao.
