Democracy

Is democracy a voice for the people, Or is it just a word? Do we strive for fair debate, Or do discussions become absurd? Parliament needs discussions, A rigorous and fair debate. From same sex marriage to deforestation, To corporate income tax rate. I want a democracy where parliament argues, Then decides on our rules. I never want one party to stifle debate, Treating us all like docile fools. Everyone, from right to left, Needs to have their opinions said. By voicing and considering each opinion, Our democracy gets fed. You see, a healthy parliament can't be dominated By a simple majority elected. That would be a dictatorship, And dictatorships got rejected. In the House of Reps. the majority can introduce New bills and new forms. It's the democratic Senate these ideas Get sculptured into social norms. To live in a country where democracy is nurtured, Nurtured and understood. Knowing the entire populace has a voice, A vote for the common good.