George W. Bush argues in "The Bush Doctrine" that there is "a single sustainable model for national success," which is based on "freedom, democracy, and free enterprise." The president states:
People everywhere want to be able to speak freely; choose who will govern them; worship as they please; educate their children-male and female; own property; and enjoy the benefits of their labor. These values of freedom are right and true for every person, in every society-and the duty of protecting these values against their enemies is the common calling of freedom-loving people across the globe and across the ages.
Do you find Mr. Bush's arguments to be persuasive? Does the United States have a duty to protect democracy around the world? Does democratization promote peace and American security? Is the "democratic peace" a "law of politics" or an historical accident? What role do procedural restraints and normative influences play in the "democratic peace?" As more countries become democratic, should we expect a decline in the incidence of war?
If you are convinced by these arguments, explain why in a short essay in the Democratic Peace discussion; if you're not convinced, explain why in the Democratic Coincidence thread. In either case, defend your position with either logical arguments or contemporary or historical facts. Post your essay no later than midnight on April 21.
Respond to the postings of a least two other students, one from each of the two threads, no later than midnight on April 23. What are the strengths and shortcomings of the other students' arguments? How could their arguments be strengthened?
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