Does Democracy Make Us Free?

Democracy is often considered to be synonymous with independence and liberty-But is it? Whether it's Woodrow Wilson, George W. Bush or Barack Obama, countless wars, trillions of dollars and endless media propaganda have been dedicated over the years to sanctify democracy as the holy grail of all government forms. But is it necessarily better than any other? Is it mere coincidence that virtually every form of democracy, (or even constitutional republic) in modern times has devolved into a semi or full-blown socialist state that has bankrupted and oppressed its people? Even if it is better than other forms of government, are we truly free? New York Times Best-selling author and U.S. historian, Dr. Tom Woods narrates one of my favorite thought exercises on this topic. Tell me what you think: