Will the Arab Spring Turn into Winter? Commentary on the revolts across the Arab Middle East range from fear of further radicalization to a hopeful rise of tolerant democracies. Observing and analyzing  these changes may help us understand our own democracy and what is required for them to succeed. Over our history we have come to understand that a democracy has certain environmental requirements.  Foremost is a morally based  population. We take for granted in this country how much we trust each other. From common courtesies on the roadways to commercial transactions, we more often than not trust our fellow citizen. This trust transcends ethnic and religious affiliations.  We have police, laws and courts but given the endless interactions and transactions  law enforcement is directly involved in an insignificant number . This moral basis has religious and cultural roots brought from Europe, but an American moral code developed further as the settlers ...(Read Full Post)