> Democracy in the West is more than a mere political configuration, its also the cultural precept (however divergent in interpretation) This was a hard concep

> Democracy in the West is more than a mere political configuration, its also the cultural precept (however divergent in interpretation) This was a hard concept for my Thai wife to grasp at first. I described it this way. In America, each person represents their own kingdom. The government exists to serve (and be subservient) and protect us to keep the peace. I always try to remind myself that government by the people, for the people means that the balance of power lies solely with the people.