Rajesh and Muzaffar read an article. It showed that no democracy has ever gone to war with another democracy. Wars take place only when one of the two governments is non-democratic. The article said that this was great merit of democracy. After reading the essay, Rajesh and Muzaffar had different reactions. Rajesh said that this was not a good argument for democracy. It was just a matter of chance. It is possible that in future democracies may have wars. Muzaffar said that it could not be a matter of chance. Democracies take decisions in such a way that it reduces the chances of war.
Which of the two positions do you agree with and why?

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The opinions expressed by Rajesh and Muzaffar widely differ from each other. So far my opinion is concerned, it won't match with Rajesh. Since Muzaffar's opinion has a strong base, I would go with him.

In a democratic set-up, there are better chances of a good decision. Different kinds of people can happily live together. Everyone is given due respect. If for any reason there occurs a war like situation, it can be easily averted by holding discussions and taking a good decision. In a democracy there is every chance of a peaceful solution of every problem.

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