I think Dr. Diamond has no awareness of India from the grass root level. Ofcourse we are the Nation having the largest existing Democracy. What about the fate of the common man at the rural side, his everyday struggle at all stages to get everyday bread. Is that what Democracy is giving us for the last 100 years. What about the So called Politicians and their integrity to rule the Country. How much money they evase in the name of Democracy? How much money they spend to get elected?? What about the sluggishness of the beurocrats?? Health provisons for the poor labours who dwell on the pavements. Democracy is Ok for the people who stand on dias with nice tie and Suit and Speak about it without knowing the pain of the common man who is facing torture for the lack of accountability among the rulers who became gods. Is that what Dr. Diamond is speaking about democracy????? PLEASE SEE INDIA AND INDIANS FROM THE GRASS ROOT LEVEL.Not standing on the pavements of NEWDELHI and conclude.