DEMOCRACY IS NOW THE REALISTIC POLICY

Victor Davis Hanson clearly and succinctly explains why W's policy "..to seek and support the growth of democratic movements and institutions in every nation and culture, with the ultimate goal of ending tyranny in our world.." is the right policy for our future. It is important to understand this approach, even if you don't agree with every action!

We have tried everything else in the last century, from avoidance to the threat and use of arms, with very poor results (remember the festering Middle East and Viet Nam!). Supporting democracy in not the imposition of our preferences on others, but the proven way to avoiding future conflicts.

A valuable summary!

WORD FOR THE DAY: ubiquitous

HINT: "Making democracy ubiquitous will resolve many of the world's problems."