Minnesota Town Hall 1996
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Question #2
Context:
As important a scholar as Robert Dahl has expressed concern
that democracy itself may be at risk as our economies go through rapid,
global transformation. This is supported nationally by allegations that
candidates are disregarding campaign finance laws, and accepting vast
sums from national and transnational organizations. It is also supported
by a citizenry clearly suspiscious that politicians and the media
organizations responsible for facilitating the democratic process are, as
scholars Christopher Arterton and Jeffrey Abramson put it, "secret sharers".
Question:
Do you think the democratic process is at risk? If so, why
and what needs to be done so the democratic process thrives in an
information society?
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