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As a dissident in the Soviet Union 30 years ago, I was often asked skeptical questions about the value of democracy. I still get these questions today. They fall into three groups:
First: Who says democracy is good for everybody? The free world is used to it, but what makes us think democratic governance belongs in completely different cultures and mentalities?
Second: Even if all people were capable of living in democracy, mightn't it be bad for our own security? We should be fighting for our safety, not for the freedom of others. Maybe democracy will make the world less stable and allow unfriendly regimes to come to power in other countries.
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