what we call "democracy"

The last American election was won by just a couple of percentage points. Key marginal districts used Diebold voting machines, which have a ten percent error rate. This is just one way that our "democratic" system is fatally flawed. Other ways are gerrymandering of electoral boundaries, and the way that the powerful can manipulate public opinion. For more examples, see "The Best Democracy Money Can Buy" or "What's the Matter With Kansas?"

Until the time when we can each choose our own government, the idea of democracy and freedom and justice will be empty words.