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Democracy Isn't Always Best

One man, one vote, the rule of law, equality and a free press, but is the assumption that democracy always leads to a more liberal and tolerant society correct?

One man, one vote, the rule of law, equality and a free press. These are the Enlightenment principles the West has developed over the centuries. and fought tooth and nail in countless wars to preserve or propagate. But is the assumption that democracy always leads to a more liberal and tolerant society correct? Nik Gowing chairs an Intelligence Squared Debate from London.

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Sun 16 Mar 2014 15:10GMT

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