Reply #140: I think the point is that the key to a successful and stable democracy [View All]

[hack89]

is the passing of power not only between individuals but also between different political parties. It is a test that many so call democracies fail. It has nothing to do with Chavez - regardless of what one may think of him and his policies, the biggest gift he can give his people is a peaceful and open transfer of power to an elected successor. His attempts to amended the constitution to change term limits and his obvious dislike for any political opposition is reason to fear he will fail this test.