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I was in the midst of writing a blog on what we’d discussed in class and try to some how conjugate our dialogue with the readings. Interestingly enough, our class was very expressive about Wednesday’s discussion; so instead of you guys having to read one more opinion about what happened I decided to take a look at the article Professor G sent out.
According to Ewing, the article Deep Crisis of Confidence Afflicts, Elsewhere Unease mentioned that the Prime Minster Viktor Orban has been accused of editing the constitution in his favor to deter negative media attention away from him. Apparently, lying to the people has also been a requirement for being a part of a democracy.
I am definitely one who holds true to the belief that everyone should have a voice of their own, a way of life that they agree on, and beliefs to back them up. I think I’ll forever be confused about why, if having the choice to be a part of a democracy, why wouldn’t you? Now, I’m not trying to push my beliefs on anyone, but I would love to be able to hear from someone about why they wouldn’t want to live where there was a democracy. I understand that peoples’ beliefs are their own to have and by no means am I trying to change that. It’s just a question of why not choose this lifestyle. The article also talked about the lack of confidence that we now have in our governments (US and France) because of the economic turn of events that we are currently having. It’s a tug=a-war because democracy now, and democracy never.
I haven’t lost confidence, I’ve gained it because of our resiliency!
Symone,
ReplyDeleteWhile I certainly agree that a democracy is better then dictatorship, that is proved time and time again in history, I often wonder why we should "feel" privileged to walk about in a country that once opposed our very presence. You are too young to have come into contact with the way blacks were so outrageously discriminated against or should I say oppressed so I know through your eyes the world looks differently. Or maybe it doesn't, I don't know, but through my eyes I sometimes view the world as hostile and severely neglectful of those they deem as "others". While I certainly don't want to appear pessimistic, the privilege that some people enjoy without having done anything to earn it quite frankly saddens me. The Constitution says "We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equally..." The "we" of that sentiment is what I question. At the time it was written, the "we" were the middle-aged white men with political power. And while democracy is supposed to have deleted that "we", I'm afraid that is the collective "we" that democracy now supports. The freedom to have a voice, a way of life one chooses, and the beliefs to back them up are being stifled through oppression. While I still "feel" privileged, I often question myself as to why. I haven' lost hope however because I'm a social worker!! I have the power to change thing and save lives!!