Bob W wrote:
"...Is the USA not a democracy?"
Not by the strict definition of democracy. It is a system of government where the majority of the people make the rules for everyone. Here is a site discussing the differences:
http://www.chrononhotonthologos.com/lawnotes/repvsdem.htm
The United States is a republic. The minorities (are supposed to) have a voice and rights too. In practice, some groups want to turn it into a democracy (i.e. the Christians and their attempts to erase the separation between church and state).
"Are you suggesting that Kerry is a Marxist?..."
Kerry said many things during the campaign that I thought were socialist in principle. Perhaps that is what Collin meant.
Tom Reese
