In (pdf) From Dictatorship to Democracy (fourth edition, 2010, 102 pages), Gene Sharp analyzes the nature of dictatorships and ways to transition to democracy. Gene suggests non-violent protest, which I concur with. He shows the complexities and difficulties on the way. My main objection with his steps to democracy is that it requires a detailed strategic plan at the outset. I don't think that's possible, at least not in the beginning. Maybe after a couple years of struggle, making mistakes and surviving long enough to learn from them... I highly recommend this book. To better understand what a struggle and its hardships look like, read Martin Luther King Jr.'s Letter from a Birmingham Jail.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
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