Citizen activism, legal resistance, and public discontent—not lofty ideals alone—are the strongest defenses of democracy against leaders who harm those they claim to serve.
This captures the heart of it. Democracy’s strength is not its infallibility but its ability to correct itself. Honest persuasion, not shaming, is what rebuilds broken trust. We protect democracy best not with slogans, but with humility and patient repair.
This captures the heart of it. Democracy’s strength is not its infallibility but its ability to correct itself. Honest persuasion, not shaming, is what rebuilds broken trust. We protect democracy best not with slogans, but with humility and patient repair.
Sound, plain-spoken wisdom. "... conversations that are filled with goodwill, not “told you so” condescension." So important.