Democracy is culture

As Huntington suggested, culture stands as an hugh obstacle for democracy. Areas where laws are loosely forced and judgements are mainly based on personal connections and surnames cannot be easily transform to democracy. India seems as an good example.

Beside, population and level of modernization could be another important factor for democratic system. Countries with large population and low modernization are not likely to transfer to democracy peacefully. When there is a low level of modernization, education and infrastructure system is not complete; the economy is not healthy enough that people might still struggle for subsistence in many areas. Why was Karl Marx able to inspire so many people? Because if people cannot figure out what will they have for lunch tomorrow, they won't give a damn about freedom, especially for those who are uneducated.

Thus, democracy is a culture of freedom that rooted in western world. It requires certain cultural background and economic strength to prosper. I believe it is the best form of government so far. And, culture is like knowledge, it leaks, from higher to lower. As more people get educated and more economies strengthen themselves, more people will start to realize the unlimited value of freedom and equality.