discovering what democracy means

Democracy is most simply and conventionally defined as the type of government wherein the power rests in the people , or at least , majority of a nation 's citizens . A government that allows people to vote and choose their leaders , a Constitution that is created exactly to protect the welfare of such people , equality in the access of power and universal recognition of rights and liberties are principles that characterize democracy as a government and as a political theory

Bill Moyers believes in the power of we . He believes in the principles of

equality and liberty . He believes in all principles that speak of democracy . However , there is something different about Moyer 's portrayal of democracy . His speeches , shows and works , all suggest not only a man who knows and believes in principles but also a man who is passionate in his advocacy of bringing these principles into actuality not by inciting revolt or actual participation in a revolution but through reflective words that inspire and incite the dignity and humanity in man

Bill Moyers starts Discovering What Democracy Means (2007 ) by defending social scientists , artists and scholars , and arts and humanities as teachers of the mind . While the Congress is being skeptical about allocating funds to arts and humanities , doubting its actual and practical contribution to the society , Moyers ' answer is simple : They are worth listening to

How are they worth listening to ? Moyers doesn 't present the Congress with a ledger of beneficial consequences , because surely he can show...