Democracy Not for Everyone

Throughout American history, our primary peace initiative has been our export of western democracy and freedom around the globe. Believing that all people desire and deserve freedom and liberty, and that the world would be safer, more peaceful, and more prosperous, America has liberated some 70 countries and literally hundreds of millions of oppressed and brutally tyrannized people over the years. For the most part, the world is a better place as a result.

But occasionally, we learn that no matter our good intentions, democracy is not for everyone and the results can be something quite different than intended. Such is the case with the recent free Palestinian election that has hoisted well known terror organization Hamas into power.

The Middle East has never been known for peace. Known better as a hotbed of the most brutal tyranny and despotism on earth for centuries, it should come as no surprise that such a people would elect such an organization to leadership, given the chance.

J.B. Williams