1. Originally posted by RistoBasing the constitution on religion is a 2000 year step back in ethics and humanity.


    Am I the only one thinking that we may be expecting to much of these new democracies. We didn't become perfect democracies over night.
  2. Originally posted by Mr_Trek:[..]

    Am I the only one thinking that we may be expecting to much of these new democracies. We didn't become perfect democracies over night.


    I doubt theres such a thing as a perfect democracy. Indeed, most are actually democratic republics.
  3. Kadaffi was a terrible man. But if the sharia is implemented, it will continue to be terrible.
  4. Originally posted by Mr_Trek:[..]

    Am I the only one thinking that we may be expecting to much of these new democracies. We didn't become perfect democracies over night.


    No. But you seemed quite happy with the changes in the arabic world. Others are a little sceptical and think that "we" might be putting out a fire with gasoline.
  5. Originally posted by yeah:[..]

    No. But you seemed quite happy with the changes in the arabic world. Others are a little sceptical and think that "we" might be putting out a fire with gasoline.


    I've been more or less indiffrent to the happenings in the arabic world. Make no mistake. Mubarek, Gadaffi etc, were cruel sadistic hateful men, but its entirely possible whoever fills the power vacumn will be just as bad.
  6. Well, i don't think it's strict sharia laws that are coming. Still, in Tunisia the people have had their democratic say, it's their choice.
  7. We were talking about Libya ;-)
  8. yeah, the people will have their say there as well when they have elections.
  9. Lets hope they dont chose Hitler. Democracy isnt the holy grail.
  10. Originally posted by RistoLets hope they dont chose Hitler. Democracy isnt the holy grail.


    No, we haven't found that yet.
  11. We wont either