It is therefore no wonder that the call to adopt Democracy as the universal form of government by the advanced democratic states of the world is heralded by the common masses that form the majority of the world’s population to the annoyance of leaders in non-democratic states who are clearly not protégés of Democracy. Democracy indeed resonates well with the masses as it demonstrably empowers them with the freedom and liberty to live meaningful lives per the rights and protection they are granted by the constitution.
But is Democracy the answer to world problems? It would be a lucid acknowledgement that Democracy is not the perfect form of government. Even the champions of Democracy like the United States and the Great Britain are not free from the intractable social and economic problems any more than their counterparts in the far East who are openly suspicious of the potency and efficacy of Democracy as the most-advanced and indispensable remedy to the challenges of both an overbearing state and a faltering economy.
What then is the hope of mankind in the light of the increasing exposure of the downsides of Democracy which ironically stalls development and progress Democracy is much-advertised to promote? The embedded and institutional corruption, excessive bureaucracy that unnecessarily delays the discharge of administrative duties, lack of continuity resulting from frequent change of governments, are but few of the woes of democratic governments. However, it is apparent that the gains of Democracy far outweigh the problems associated with it. In this light, it is pretty understandable when pro-Democratic states constantly champion it as the best form of government which must be immediately adopted completely by countries seeking progress and improvement in the social, political and economic lives of its citizens.
Should Democracy then be accepted wholly as the best and last form of political ideology? It could be. In that way, we should be forever prepared not to enjoy the positive side of this highly regarded system of rule but also submissively live with and endure its numerous challenges.
It goes without saying that all forms of governments have their pros and cons. Totalitarianism, Dictatorship, Authoritarianism, Monarchy and chiefly Democracy all have their positives and negatives. Certainly, some forms of governments are better than others in terms of the realization of human rights, individual freedoms and equal opportunity.
However, the complete realization of the common good has been a complicated and difficult puzzle to man who seems to be a minute component in a mammoth and complex web of uncertainties and mysteries. The problems of the world has proven to be as elusive to address exactly as the deadly HIV virus that constantly mutates to resist any antidote that is developed and administered to arrest its destructive activities in the body.
No one can predict accurately the dramatic event that will happen in the near future to distort the normal course of affairs and frustrate governmental plans, policies and programs. That is why one particular form of government has appeared deficient to properly and wholly tackle the virus-like problems of this world. Different situations demand different ideas, measures and actions. Thus until governments could mutate swiftly to react aggressively to both expected and unexpected economic, social, political, and natural hazards, the human race could never be free from torments and woes.
Democracy is sometimes disturbingly slow and grossly inefficient in certain circumstances, whilst Totalitarianism, and Authoritarianism can be very detrimental to the collective welfare of the people.In fact, there should be an implicit trust in and an unflinching support for a ruler who can lead a government to alternate amongst and capitalize on the efficiency and efficacy of all the other forms of governments, especially Benevolent Authoritarianism, Totalitarianism and Democracy, to tackle local and/or world problems.
Sadly, no mortal human being could boast of the power and the ability to lead such a government. Hence, desperate humans in need of solution turn to the only solution most scholars, scientists, atheists, agnostics, politicians, evolutionists, religious skeptics and cynics would prefer to die than admit – “The Man from the Sky”. The thought of an immortal, powerful, wise, and all-knowing leader to descend from the invisible realm to heal the world is as ridiculous much as it is repugnant to world elites. Fortunately or unfortunately, that seems to be the most likely solution in the face of well-acknowledged human imperfections, weaknesses and limitations.
Theocracy seems to be the only government that can transform into any governmental form to address particular problems. It can be Authoritarian to address problems that require Authoritarian measures. Similarly, it can be Democratic to very mild issues, and solicit the suggestions and input of the common people in cases that does not require urgent attention. Where decisive actions need to be taken for the common good, it is swiftly taken devoid of any corrupting influences with remarkable foresight. Such is the kind of government mankind needs – an incorruptible, perfect, visionary, powerful, proactive government that lump all the benefits of all other forms of government into one.
Apparently, in this new-age era where even the existence of God is a much debated topic, human beings are just not ready for any divine rule. If Theocracy is to be the next political ideology destined to pulverize and eclipse the much-adored Democracy, then it has to capture the world power violently amidst much blood-shed. And it surely would for Democracy, as we know it now, too was ushered in and virtually universally established by demonstrations, revolutions and wars that typically resulted in the sacrifice of countless human lives, gory killings and much blood shed.
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