egypt erupts in anger, page-41

hi GoGlenroy,

Here is an article might sort of explains what I was saying before that western style democracy does not always work in societies where the concept is foreign.

'Democracy' fails Africa

Quote from the above article:

"Africa needs a form of government that speaks to its culture and traditions. In many areas of Africa, the influence and importance of tribal leadership cannot be dismissed. Any system of democracy that is developed must take into consideration the reality of tribalism.

Africa cannot follow the European or American style of democracy.

The Europeans developed this democracy from Greek influences and have had hundreds of years to improve upon this system of government, contrary to the nations of Africa who have only enjoyed freedom from their colonial masters over the last 50-plus years."

End of quote.

This is not an Egypt specific article. I am referring to it here as a follow up to my earlier post. My point is, any political system needs to take into consideration the cultural tarditions of that society.