Tyranny is far from desirable, and governments would do well to consider its dangers as these might relate to democracy. The answer to this question is therefore dangerously close to yes, if certain paradigms are not curbed and warnings not heeded. While I do not fully agree with Aristotle's placement of democracy in the sequence so far away from the ideal State, it is nonetheless important to consider specific governmental paradigms. Citizens should take great care when choosing their rulers. Many believe that the most recent choice of Barack Obama to the presidential office of the United States represents a ray of hope in this regard. And indeed, the President Elect appears to make all the correct statements. With time, answers will become conclusive.

In conclusion, democracy is a great responsibility, particularly among...

The power of wealth should be applied not solely for personal comfort, but also for the empowerment and upliftment of others. This is particularly so in terms of governmental wealth, which indeed is fed by the wealth of citizens. The gap between the rich and the poor should be addressed by means of specific programs focused upon the well-being of the state rather than the individual. Only when the named ideals of democracy are taken seriously and adhered to earnestly will democracy not lead to atrocity and eventual tyranny. This is a rather sobering thought, especially in terms of a great representative of democracy like the United
States.

Sources

Plato. (2000). The Republic: Book VIII. Retrieved from the Internet Classics Archive: http://classics.mit.edu/Plato/republic.9.viii.html