jhull@spp2.UUCP (01/09/85)
In article <3027@ucla-cs.ARPA> ekrell@ucla-cs.UUCP writes: > >The point is that democratic elections mean more than just being able to vote >for whoever you want. In addition, your vote has to be secret (nobody should >know whom did you vote for) AND well informed (you should be aware of all >choices and every candidate should have the right to express his ideas >equally). And there must be a minimum/no violence against any parties/candidates/spokespersons, especially there must not be directed violence against/on behalf of one party/candidate/group of candidates. And there must be a minimum of violence against voters for any reason, especially voters who refuse to support a specific party/candidate. The Nicaraguan elections do not pass this test either. -- Blessed Be, Jeff Hull ihnp4!trwrb!trwspp!spp2!jhull 13817 Yukon Ave. Hawthorne, CA 90250