Democracy demands compromise and negotiation from "summary" of Democracy On Trial by Jean Bethke Elshtain
The essence of democracy lies in the art of compromise and negotiation. It is a system that thrives on the ability of individuals and groups with divergent interests and viewpoints to come together and find common ground. In a democratic society, no one individual or group can have everything they want all the time. There must be give and take, a willingness to listen and understand the perspectives of others, and a commitment to finding solutions that are acceptable to the majority. Compromise is not a sign of weakness in a democracy, but rather a sign of strength. It requires a certain level of humility and a recognition that no one person or group has a monopoly on truth or virtue. It is a recognition that in a diverse and pluralistic society, there will always be competing interests and values, and that the best way to move forward is through dialogue and negotiation. Negotiation is a key component of the democratic process. It is the means by which conflicting parties can come together and work out their differences in a peaceful and constructive manner. Negotiation requires patience, empathy, and a willingness to see the world from...
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