Importance of Democracy in a free and just society

        There is independence in democracy.  There is direct participation by the public. Everyone is qualified to participate in their deliberation on social, economic and political issues.  One important aspect of democracy is our election where people cast their votes to people whom they think deserve to win and rule the nation.  And eventually, those elected government officials and employees will be accountable to people.          

       

In  a democratic country like ours, we enjoy our freedom and human rights.  Our sentiments are heard and we are free to discuss, argue and decide matters for the common good.  More than anything, we are a government of law and nobody therefore is over and above the law, even the highest officers of the land, the President, is the mere creation of the law.  No matter what status one has in society, we are all equal; and there is no exemption.