Steve Gandy, a senior banking executive in London, reflects on the exercise of government in a postmodern world
Despite the chaotic and often corrupt practices of politicians, we would probably agree that democracy has brought great benefits.
These include freedom from tyranny and exploitation by ruling classes with no concern for the welfare of the common citizen, unprecedented prosperity and social benefits which have lifted millions from abject poverty, freedom of speech and religion, fair trials and (mostly) impartial justice.
