Democracy on Steroids

摘要

THE ELECTION IS OVER. IAM left with two very contradictory feelings. The first is appreciation: Every four years we peacefully replace our government. I remember my parents, in the late 1970s, discussing Soviet politics at our house with their close friend. Their friend said something anti-Soviet. I vividly recall the fear in my mother's eyes when she realized I had overheard. Views contrary to the "politics of the party" were not tolerated. If I repeated in kindergarten what I had just heard, my teacher could report it to authorities and my parents would get in trouble.