No. We do not have true democracy. True democracy is where every single person votes on every single decision made by government, which is not practical. We have a representative democracy, where we elect people to make these decisions on our behalf. If we don't like the decisions being made we can fire our representatives by voting them out of office in the next election. That's why it's so important for everyone to vote. People can criticize our representatives all we want, but unless we participate by voting, we are just whiners and complainers.
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Study your textbook!
That's for you to decide. Study your textbook and think about the question for yourself.
What's your interest in this? Have her study scientific research methodology. It's way too complicated to cover here.
Read your textbook!
Drinking destroys people. It destroys lives, families, relationships. Many people consider alcoholism a disease of the brain. AA is probably the best-known, oldest program designed to treat alcoholism and teach alcoholics how to resist the temptation to drink. Alcoholics are never cured, but they can stay sober a long, long time. Your friend needs help, and it's your job as a friend to make sure she gets it and sticks with it. Make sure she goes to an AA meeting near you. Both of you will feel better if you do.
The point is: If you ask a serious question with sufficient detail you will get a serious answer. Otherwise, we just have fun with it. :)
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