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The problem with the United Nations is that while democracy within nations is the best available form of government, dem
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"The problem with the United Nations is that while democracy within nations is the best available form of government, democracy among nations can be a moral disaster - especially if some nations are not democracies"

- Jonah Goldberg

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This quote by Jonah Goldberg speaks to the problem of using the concepts of democracy to the worldwide stage. Democracy within countries is the very best form of government, as it enables individuals to have a say in the choices that affect their lives. Nevertheless, when it pertains to democracy among countries, it can be an ethical catastrophe, specifically when some of those countries are not democracies. This is because the concepts of democracy, such as majority guideline, can be used to oppress minority countries, and the absence of a unified system of checks and balances can cause a circumstance where the powerful nations can take advantage of the weaker ones. This is why the United Nations was created, to offer a platform for countries to come together and work towards a more equitable and simply world.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Jonah Goldberg somewhere between March 21, 1969 and today. He/she was a famous Celebrity from USA. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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