Herald & Review, Decatur, Ill., Bill Ellis column: America will survive in spite of political campaigns.(Column)

From: Herald & Review (Decatur, IL) | Date: October 28, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: Bill Ellis

Oct. 28--If we, or the citizens of any other country, pay much attention to all our political campaigns in the United States, there might be questions about our survival.

Before becoming discouraged about the way we do it, we should be reminded that politics here might be carried out on a higher level of civility than most any other country where there are free, democratic elections.

Where dictators are in power, there is no controversy or free exchange of ideas and debate. In some countries where they may not choose to speak openly of dictators, ...

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