Democracy
This piece of writing definitely appealed to me in a sense that I am very aware that certain things mentioned are true. While reading, I noticed that a need for this commonwealth among American citizens was mentioned and critically stressed. Although many people are aware of the actual voting processes on Election Day, they rarely focus on those people filling out the ballots. The fate of this world simply depends on people’s opinions; whether it be based on political viewpoints, general likeness, or even superficial values, everybody has to make a contribution. Steven Cahn begins to look at a more negative side of democracy. You see, the human mind can get so caught up and enthralled into persuasion that eventually people become too easily convinced. This type of weakness leads to a shaky government; in turn, democracy is eliminated by tyranny. Cahn is trying to convince his readers to think both critically and idealistically to become more knowledgeable of the world and all it has to offer.
In the article the author says, “In Democracy public issues cover an enormous range of topics, for every action of government is an appropriate subject for open discussion, and such actions typically involve social, political, economic, scientific, and historical factors.” These are all problems the community can have a say so to the government and try to help better not only our communities but even our environment(s). Every member of the democracy should be able to read, write, and speak effectively. This is the key to success. This helps get everybody on the same page and understand each other. Learning to read, write, and speak effectively can be powerful in so many ways. The ability to not only ascertain knowledge but to take that information and use it is more than a tool or strength, in my opinion it is a power. Why not use that power for something positive. Think about those out there with serious mental disabilities who are not able to experience the moment of voting for the first time. Those who have fought so effortlessly hard and even gave their lives just to inform the government that all opinions of citizens of the United States matter. That is the true meaning of democracy. Can you imagine living in a world where freedom over all was not essential? The freedom to worship any god, to go to school, dress the way we want, and a various amount of other factors that have helped us become who we are today. Would we still feel the same way about the way we use our opinions