good one but I think you will find the word democracy does not translate very well locally
You are correct and I absolutely agree...there are many perceptions of democracy but we, who were born and educated in countries where civic education was curriculum, may understand more clearly.
Countries, like Indonesia, are handicapped in that area of understanding of freedoms and rights as it interferes with religious teachings...particularly Islam....and civic education has to be learned later.
As I said earlier I see Indonesia is progressing slowly in understanding that riots are not an expression of democracy or freedoms...the police/military spokes-persons recently articulated that well....imo. The recent rally was used by traitors to Indonesia's national development.....for political gain.
Thru' internet, social media and TV (witness the debates on the lawyers program) it is easier for Indonesians to explore democracies in the rest of the world. I believe, from talking with many Indonesians, that is happening with the educated majority and now it's opportune to relay that information by enhancing their economic development......which is happening.
Remember the slogan "You've never had it so good!"
That might be a useful slogan to broadcast to the Indonesian masses....now how to get that info onto the Mosque loudspeakers...:eagerness: