in our region, there is very little comprehension of political
and constitutional rights, we vote for stability... and don't count
the costs.
We are far from being a nation where the voting popluation (if any)
are sufficently bothered and educated.
I agree with you that it does not help to have such a rote learning
education system, where subjects like social studies are taught on
the pretext of making children understand our histroy better. Where
children are told of the glories of how we move from 3rd world to
first. Citing Hitler's education programme in the 1930s would be
too extreme and, indeed, a fallacy, but i can draw some
parallels.
However, any political party in office would only do things to
their betterment, thus it is not surprising that you would comment
"democracy is a tool for abuse". The appeal to ignorance is strong,
and if you can't prove the opposition is better, should you not
vote for the 'defending champions'?
it is precisely of this thinking (coupled with a few scare tactics
and carrots) that make every election a mockery.
I still make the stand that the people allowed it to happen. No
matter how disadvantaged the people are.