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February 23, 1996: Democracy
Note: This page was part of the 24
Hours of Democracy Project
What is democracy to me?
People working together cooperatively to make something greater than the sum
of the individual parts. A sense that everyone matters and has a place and a say in what effects them. Freedom to suggest changes to how they are led or in who does the leading. Freedom to be a part of the process and make changes. The joy of being connected to others in shared responsibility and
a shared goal. I am part of many democracies: Electronic Communities where we work together to make a healthier and richer
environment for the netizens therein Mailing Lists where we try to handle various disasters and problems in
a fair and effective way At work where we strive for the best service to our users while being fair
amongst each other as colleagues In my relationships where we try to work things out together, never any one
person dictating to another In my community, my state, my country One day, I fervently hope, my planet...
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