The peoples voice shall not be heard...

national | eu | opinion/analysis Wednesday June 18, 2008 20:12 by Ronoc

de·moc·ra·cy
n. pl. de·moc·ra·cies

Government by the people, exercised either directly or through elected representatives.
A political or social unit that has such a government.
The common people, considered as the primary source of political power.
Majority rule.
The principles of social equality and respect for the individual within a community.

"Junior Minister Martin Mansergh has suggested that the holding of a referendum on each EU Treaty needed to be looked at" - http://www.rte.ie/news/2008/0618/eulisbon.html

Do we really live in a democracy? Well the dogs on the street know we dont and Martin Mansergh obviously deosnt beleive in letting people decide on issue that effect their lives. Leave it to the the politicians, they know best.