“For us, democracy is a question of human dignity. This includes the political liberties, the right to freely express our views, the right to criticize and to influence opinion. It embraces the right to health and work, to education and social security.” HumansPoliticalSocialViewsLibertyOpinionDemocracyInfluenceSecurityDignityEmbraceCriticizeSocial SecurityHuman Dignity Author:Olof Palme
“Look at all of the great strengths of America: entrepreneurialship, work ethic, natural resources, a democracy, a transparency, a willingness to be critical. Around the world, they look at us, and they say, "Why are you criticizing yourself? Why are you people arguing during the political process to elect a president or somebody else?" That's the great strength of this country.” PeopleWorldLooksCountryAmericaPoliticalProcessPresidentNaturalDemocracyEthicsResourcesCriticalArguingAround The WorldWillingnessCriticizeWork EthicTransparencyNatural Resources Author:Michael Bloomberg
“I am still baffled by those who feel that criticizing America is unpatriotic, a view increasingly being adopted in the United States since 9/11 as an excuse to render suspect what has always been an American right. An active, brave, outspoken (and heard) citizenry is essential to a healthy democracy.” FeelsStillsStatesAmericaUnitedViewsUnited StatesDemocracyHeardHealthyEssentialsBraveExcuseActiveSuspectsCriticizeAdoptedCitizenryOutspokenBaffledUnpatrioticBeing Adopted Book:My Life So Far Source: My Life So Far
“Will I criticize Hillary Clinton on her position of TPP, or the lack of position? Will I criticize her on her views of Wall Street? Will I criticize her on foreign policy? That's what democracy is about, but taking cheap shots at people, making it personal, I don't think that's what politics should be about.” PeopleThinkingShouldPoliticsViewsDemocracyStreetsPolicyPositionWallShotsClintonCriticizeForeign PolicyCheap Shots Author:Bernie Sanders