Kurt Russell Quotes

This is why universities, and civil society more generally, are so important for a democracy like ours, founded on a genuine idealism that we have a hard time holding on to. They provide a space to question whatever we are doing in the name of things we say we believe in or might believe in.

Democracy depends on well educated and engaged citizens.

The job of a citizen is to keep his mouth open.

Democracy is not just voting for your leaders; it's really premised upon ordinary citizens understanding the issues.

I believe that everyone should participate in democracy and enjoy doing it.

We live inside a democracy, and you know, public will matters in a democracy. I just hope it's informed public will, and frankly, when the decisions are made, you understand the costs.

American democracy depends on the public's ability to remain accurately informed on our state of affairs.

Democracy, of course, requires strong demands from the public.

I think it's the height of patriotism to continue to exercise your right as a citizen and to hold your government to account. Isn't that what the very essence of democracy is about?

Our democracy is as strong as we make it. Its founding principle is that we voice our opinions, and that we are willing to argue for what we believe in.

Democracy requires an informed citizenry able to question its government.

Bernard Shaw remains the only model we have of what the citizen of a democracy should be: an informed participant in all things we deem important to the society and the individual.

Voting is fundamental in our democracy. It has yielded enormous returns.

A basic tenet of a healthy democracy is open dialogue and transparency.

I believe to go along to get along is unpatriotic. I believe that agreeing with your government on everything they do is unpatriotic. I believe a patriot stands up and holds your government's feet to the fire. Because if you do that, you will get good government.

The Greens have every right to run, that's what democracy is, and they should argue their point by saying how they think people should vote, not by telling us to be silent.

But, you know, I'm sorry, I think democracy requires participation. I mean, I don't want to proselytize but I do feel some sort of duty to participate in the process in some way other than just blindly getting behind a political party.

People say, 'If you don't vote, then you don't have a right to say anything. But nine times outta 10, I pay more taxes than they do - so even if I don't vote, I still have the right to speak out.

Democracy doesn't require a whole lot of work of its citizens, but it requires some: It requires taking a good look outside once in a while, and considering the bad news and what it might mean, and making the occasional tough choice, and soberly taking stock of what your real interests are.

Democracy makes us articulate our views, defend them, and refine them.

Our democracy is not something to be taken for granted. You have to fight for it. You have to commit yourself to working for it - for the long haul.

Democracy is interactive... It's a constant job of information, education, explanation, listening, and interactive communication.

Our history is that we can very aggressively, if necessary, and openly and democratically discuss our differences. We have a democratic history in which we come together and vote on these things.

And they understand that to be an effective member of a democracy, you have to accept responsibility.

Deliberation and debate is the way you stir the soul of our democracy.