Do you agree with Rory Stewart that democracy is important — not as a tool, but as an ideal

Do you agree with Rory Stewart that democracy is important — not as a tool, but as an ideal

Module 01: (Extra Credit) Discussion – Why Democracy Matters

Listen to the Ted Talk Why Democracy Matters (Links to an external site.) and answer the questions listed below.

Use this forum to discuss the following:

Do you agree with Rory Stewart that democracy is important — not as a tool, but as an ideal? But how do we make the ideal work in reality?

Does the US Constitution provide a tool for today or an ideal to strive for?

Requirements: 500 words