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Democracy and Skepticism

The skepticism enriches democracy. We also need it to develop a truly healthy political climate in the long run. A healthy democracy and politics requires slight skepticism is something known by many parties.

By
ULIL ABSHAR-ABDALLA
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Ulil Abshar Abdalla
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Ulil Abshar Abdalla

Democracy cannot be healthy without a reasonable dose of skepticism. This skepticism usually comes from people who are outside the circle of power. Usually this kind of attitude makes the political status quo less comfortable. However, this skepticism enriches democracy. We also need it to develop a truly healthy political climate in the long run.

Democracy needs skepticism: This is the "small thesis" I wish to develop in this short analysis. To close the year 2022, it is better to go over this small thesis again. What I mean here by skepticism is the attitude of not everyone instantly agreeing to whatever the ruling party presents.

Editor:
SYAHNAN RANGKUTI
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