Democracy must be built through open societies that share information. When there is information, there is enlightenment. When there is a debate, there are solutions. When there is no sharing of power, no rule of law, no accountability, there is abuse, corruption, subjugation, and indignity.
Obama highlights the necessity of transparency and accountability in democracy.
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It is a basic principle of American democracy that the government can’t selectively target individuals simply because of their political beliefs or what they say.
The fact that any president, or any administration, is willing to engage in such transparent efforts to intimidate someone should outrage all Americans, regardless of how they feel about Congresswoman Omar’s political views.
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