Recently I had a discussion with an intellectual drug addict who claims that 'there was no democracy during Maumoon's rule'.I consider this guy as an intellectual because he is university educated and yet let others do the the thinking for him.And I consider him a drug addict because of the contradictory statements he makes during the conversation.Just like the drug addict who cant stand straight,this guy cannot make a single rationally coherent statement.Hence he is considered an intellectual drug addict.
The druggy : Anni has brought democracy by ending Maumoon's monarchy
Me: Hold on for a second mate,what is the definition of democracy?
Druggy : It is the rule of people,elections,...etc
Me: If that is indeed the definition of democracy,I need to remind you that elections have taken place in Maldives for a long time.So where is the monarchy?
Druggy: I agree that elections existed in Maldives.But they were rigged.Thats why I am saying that democracy was absent in Maumoon's rule
Me: Ok,let me ask you a question if you dont mind
Druggy : Shoot
Me: Do you have a father?
Druggy: Yes I do
Me:Does he fit the description of a good father? I mean does he fulfill his duties as a father in the best manner he can?
Druggy: Hmm.Whats the point ?
Me: Just answer the question
Druggy: Well,to be honest,he is a lousy father who is careless about his duties,does not care about the family and I have not seen him for a long time.
Me:But he is still considered your father?
Druggy: Yes he is my father.But not a good father.
Me:Good or bad is not the issue here.Do you agree that he is your father?
Druggy : Yes I agree.I cant say I am a fatherless child.
Me: Using the same analogy,do you agree that your definition of democracy existed even in Maumoon's period.Rigged election or not is another issue.
Druggy : Are you a supporter of Maumoonu ?
Me: Answer my question.
Druggy : I dont want to talk you anymore
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The meaning of democracy is not simply about holding elections.It refers to a system of governance where humans decide whats right and wrong.
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