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Failure Mechanisms in Democratic Regimes – An Army's Role
The United States was born of a desire to leave behind monarchial government and instead live under a republic. Although the structure of the United States was explicitly crafted to have both …
Although the structure of the United States was explicitly crafted to have both democratic and anti-democratic elements, the perils of democracy have been part of the American discussion from the beginning(“When a majority is included in a faction, the form of popular government, on the other hand, enables it to sacrifice to its ruling passion or interest, both the public good and the rights of other citizens”). Beginning with President Wilson’s exhortation to “ make the world safe for democracy ” our Founders’ strong philosophical misgivings about mob rule appear to have been discarded as part of America’s search for common ground with allies against authoritarian alternatives. As trustworthy, professional, competent, and committed experts in the service of our great national project, soldiers must constantly evaluate the role the Army is tasked to play in the American republic to ensure that the pitfalls inherent in democratic systems are avoided.
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