Q35a. Meaning of democracy -- 1st verbatim response
Democracy is a country which is independent
When you are free to speak out your mind
Democracy is a freedom to say what you want to say
Democracy means freedom to love each other
Democracy means to be happy in our homes without any threat
Democracy means true meaning of reconciliation
Democracy means the right to choose or vote for any organiza
Democracy means to vote for any political party you want
It is a human right to express their opinion concerning the
Free to do what I want without someone saying something
Democracy means free national development
Democracy means freedom to work together
Democracy means development of the economy
Freedom of joining any political organization you want is de
Democracy means peace and working together
Democracy means freedom to say what you think
Democracy means the well being of the Namibians
Democracy means independence from colonialism
Democracy means that all Namibians must have jobs and not su
Whereby people are given rights and freedom
The right to do what you want as long as it does not affect
Everybody has the right to rule the country
Democracy means safety from crime and violence
It's your right to do something to make your future bright
Democracy means the right towards equal human rights
Democracy means we should have equal rights to be elected as
Democracy means freedom of safety from crime and violence
Democracy means right to free clean water
Democracy means understanding the government
It means together as one, nation and one Namibia
Democracy means to stay happy in your own house
Democracy means the right towards free education
Democracy means people's self determination
We should all keep our property with no government taking it
Freedom to vote for the political party that you want
It means everyone has the right to be free
To see the government improving the living standards
Democracy means the right of someone to say something
Democracy means government hears its people
It means there is conflict in the country
The country which is ruled by many people
Democracy means right to choose your representative
Freedom to vote for any political party that you want
Freedom of joining any political party that you want
Democracy means the right to be employed
Democracy means human right to say what you think
You got the right to say what you want to say
To have the right to choose what you want
Everyone has the right to do what he or she wants
Democracy means to express your opinions
The government should take care of the people
Democracy means women should have equal rights to be elected
Democracy means to respect and support the government
Democracy means black people equal to white people
Democracy means to have a happy and peaceful life
Democracy means recognition of everybody by the Government
Democracy means equal rights under Government
It means free education for all children
Democracy means the honest way of choosing leaders
Democracy means Government for all people
Democracy means that the elders should be respected in this
Democracy means right to be recognized by the authority
Democracy is a freedom of doing something without fear
Freedom of joining any religion you want
It means equal rights for every Namibian
Democracy means the right to speak your heart out
Democracy means to vote for any political party of your choi
Democracy means the leaders of the country should look after
Availability of food, water and all basic needs
A person should have the right to say something
People should live freely with each other
It means peace in the country without any corruption
To live independently, depending on your own choice
We can talk about anything with no worry
Is a political system by which people as a whole can control
Democracy means low prices of commodities in the country
Our government should look after everyone
Democracy means women must be free from rapists and violent
Democracy means right not to be abused by man
Democracy means Government is controlled by all citizens
Peace and unity of the whole nation is democracy
Democracy means dealing with political issues
Democracy means the right to have food in every household
Democracy means equal human rights and salvation
Democracy means equal treatment of all people
Democracy means good communication amongst all Namibians
Democracy means that people should work together to strength
Democracy means that the country should be governed properly
Democracy means to be treated equally under the law
Democracy means the right to live in an independent country
Democracy means respect to the elders of this country
Democracy means the right a person to speak their minds free
Democracy means to live in an independent country
Democracy means how people are ruled by someone superior
Free from far, crime and violence is democracy
Democracy means a country free from corruption
Democracy means freedom of being arrested when you are innoc
It means rights to farm where ever you want
Democracy means to live in a country without racism
Democracy means equal treatment of all people by the governm
Democracy means the right to stay in a clean country
Democracy means to treat everyone equally
Democracy means the right to eat properly
Democracy means unity of black and white
Means freedom to join any political party you want
Government is for the people and should look after the peopl
All Namibians have to love each other, white and black peop
Democracy means right to choose the President
Equal treatment of all people by the government
Democracy means no more conflicts in the country
Democracy means pensioners must get enough pension grant to
Democracy means enough food for the people
Working together and join any party you want
Democracy means right to do what you want for your own succe
Democracy means better job opportunities
Democracy means all children must get education
Democracy means government that can produce enough for it's
A person is free to development his or her country
Democracy means equal treatment of all groups by the governm
It means the whole nation to work together
Democracy means joining any political party you want
Democracy means that the government should pay attention to
To have a freedom of expression without fear
Democracy is a freedom to have equal right in the country
Freedom of applying for any job you qualified for
Peace to do what is right and to do what you want to
To be able to vote for any political party
It mean equality of all people in the country
We should be able to ask government for development
Democracy means peace and unity in the country
Democracy means the nation that works together
Democracy means that independence has been gained
Live in peace and harmony with each other
Means a country with high economic growth
Democracy means all people are equal in the government
Democracy means choosing leaders through elections
True meaning of reconciliation is democracy
Democracy means that all people should be equal under the la
Democracy is a freedom to say what you want
Everyone has a right to rule the country
Freedom to get involved in political matters
To have the right to speak in the government
It is a free country without discrimination
Freedom to join any political party you want
The right to vote for any political party you want
It means everybody should have a chance to make a good livin
It means to be free in everything such as freedom of speech
A policy where everybody has the right to say what they want
The right to complain to authority if treated unfairly
Democracy in a government ruled by the majority
That we are free to live here with no fear
Everyone should have the right to education
Democracy means to obey the government's law
Democracy means that all people should be treated the same a
Democracy means the right to vote and support any political
Ability to live independently, without fear
To be able to talk against the government
Democracy means people should work together
The government should provide jobs for us
It means you are free to live the way you want
Freedom to join any political organization that you want
To have equal treatment as an independent country and people
Democracy is whereby a government is independent
Democracy means enough clean water for human consumption
Democracy means to respect the government and authority
Democracy means the right for people to have free lifestyle
Democracy is when the country has a good president
Democracy means living in an independent country
Right to vote for any party of your choice
System of government by freely elected representatives of th
System of government which is made up of representatives who
Democracy means good tarred roads in remote areas
Democracy means the President must work together with his pe
Democracy means the right to have as many children as you li
Democracy means the right to have equal chances in life with
Democracy means everyone should participate in reducing crim
Availability of newspaper everyday, everywhere
It means the community and the people make decisions
Democracy means to live freely and happily in Namibia
To be able to do what I think is right with no fear
Democracy means that the country should fight the spread of
No more oppression in a democratic country

Q35b. Meaning of democracy -- 2nd verbatim response
When there is someone leading the people
Freedom to join any organization that you want
Democracy means working together amongst the Namibian tribes
Democracy means peace and unity in the country
Democracy means good leadership in the government
Right to choose the party you want to vote for
All people must be equal both men and women
Democracy means peace and equality treatment
Democracy means right to say what you want
Equality of all people by the government is democracy
It means everyone must feel free to express what they feel
Free development to all parts of the country
People's freedom to vote for any political party they want
Democracy means children have the right to study
Democracy means development of rural area
Democracy means we should choose our own leaders
Democracy means equal and fair treatment
True meaning of solidarity, peace and stability
Freedom of joining the political party you want
To live life fully without fear, you have the right to move,
Democracy means that the country's wealth should be shared e
Freedom from being arrested when you are innocent
Democracy means justice should be enforced against criminals
Democracy means change of political leadership
When there is a leader and you work under him or her
Freedom of equal treatment by the government
Democracy means a nation free from crime
It's your right to work together with the community
Democracy means freedom to join any political organization
Democracy means equal and fair treatment for all people by t
Democracy means many political parties in the country
Democracy means freedom of movement in the country
Democracy means freedom to say what you think
Democracy means development and human rights
It also means not to be hungry in this country
Democracy means enough hospitals and clinics
Freedom of speech is the meaning of democracy
Democracy means that the government should make sure that it
Democracy means government must understand it's people's vie
Democracy means free equal and fair treatment by the Governm
Freedom to join any political party you want
Democracy means the availability of electricity in rural are
It means travel around the country without ID's passport etc
To demonstrate when things are wrong with government
Democracy means enough food for all the people in the countr
Everyone has the right to rule the country
Democracy means the right to vote freely for whoever you wan
Democracy means the government has many political parties
Democracy means women and children should not be abused
Democracy means human rights put into practice
The government should be there for everybody
Democracy means men must take responsibility of their childr
Democracy means that people should be able to choose our lea
Democracy means government for all people
Democracy also means to live in a colonialism free country
Democracy means freedom of development around the country
Democracy means distribution of food to rural areas
Democracy means the right not to be abused
It also means respect of everybody by the government
It means equal treatment for all people by the government
It means all old people must be entitled to pension
Democracy means freedom to join any organization you want
It means right for everybody to say what they feel
It means right not to be arrested when innocent
Freedom for everyone to say what he or she feels
Everyone should have an opinion to say what he or she feels
Democracy means cooperation between the government and it's
We should be allowed to achieve economic independence
Equal and fair treatment of every Namibian
Democracy means a corruption free country
Democracy means equal treatment for all rich and poor people
Be at peace with neighbors and other ethnic groups
It means children have the right to go to school
Democracy means access to everything of the government
Democracy means living your life without being threatened
Democracy means the right to walk around freely
Democracy means freedom from being arrested when you are inn
No discrimination against all groups in the country
Democracy means to vote for the Swapo government
Democracy means to support the President in the country's de
Democracy also means the respect to the Namibian Government
Democracy means that the government should help the homeless
Democracy means to respect the Namibian Government
Democracy means that people would have the right to do what
Development to all remote areas in the country
It means many political parties are allowed to stand for ele
Democracy means freedom of voting who you want
Democracy means proper economic management
It also means not to question government officials in decisi
It also means not to fight or hurt people
Democracy means the right towards equal human rights
It means access of information to the people
Democracy means safety from crime and violence
Democracy means access to the government
Live anywhere I want provided I can afford it
Democracy means enough food for everyone in the country
Free from getting my property repossessed
It means right to participate in economical development of t
Have my personal freedom to do what I want
Democracy means the right to depend on the government
Democracy means leaders must respect also those under their
Democracy means women and children must not be abused
Democracy means freedom to solve personal problems
Bring up issues that are important and needs attention
Democracy means to solve the problem and to make it better
Democracy also means the freedom of movement
It also means the right to walk around freely
Democracy means better living conditions
Having the right to vote for leaders of our own choice
Democracy means that all citizens has the right to vote
Democracy means the right to take part and vote in national
Democracy means human rights must be respected
True meaning of solidarity and reconciliation is democracy
Democracy means the ruling party must work together with the
Freedom to live your own life the way you like
To share your opinion without being scared
Democracy means to develop social welfare of the vulnerable
Democracy is freedom to join any organization or any politic
There is no dictatorship it is ruled by people
To be able to speak out against corruption
To love every person no matter their race
Not having to be subjected to government demands
Democracy means to be helpful towards those who are in need
Democracy means to work together to build a better nation
Democracy means that right to free education
Everyone must feel free and say anything freely
Democracy means men should not abuse their wives
Everybody is free to vote from the age of 18 upwards
Democracy means the right to move around freely
Democracy mans to say and do whatever you want in this count
Democracy also means to keep the country clean
Democracy means the right to free education
It means to abstain from criminal activities
Everyone should be allowed to make decisions
Democracy also means that children have the right to go to s
Democracy means the right to work together
Freedom from being arrested when you're innocent
Democracy means to live in a crime free country
It also means equal rights for everybody
Democracy means that there shouldn't be anymore violence in
Democracy means development of the economy
Democracy means the government should employ people
Protect ourselves against criminals, it's a right

Q35c. Meaning of democracy -- 3rd verbatim response
The ability to live fairly in the country
Democracy means all people must know what is going on in the
Democracy means equal treatment for people by the government
Democracy means freedom to say what you think
Democracy means enough clean water for human consumption
It also means the right to be working freely
It means availability of job opportunities
Democracy means freedom of saying what you think
Democracy means the nation that works together
It means availability of water and electricity to all Namibi
Democracy means enough land for everyone to live and plough
Freedom of joining any political party without any threat
Democracy means freedom of movement from one part of the cou
Have the same rights like everybody else
Democracy means a nation that works together as one
It means black people are equal to white people
It means if you have proper education you don't have the rig
Equal and fair treatment of all people by the Government
Democracy means the government that listens to its people
It means the President is the chief and top decision maker
Having to say what you think without fear
Democracy means development of the country
Democracy means non discriminating government
It means hard work, we must work for survival as the Preside
Democracy means equal treatment of all the people
To live where you wish if you can afford it
Democracy means peace and unity in the country
It means co-operation between the political parties
Democracy means a nation striving for the best for the natio
Democracy means freedom to speak to the President
The availability of water, food and electricity in all parts
Democracy means Government for all people
Peace and unity among the nation is democracy
Democracy means the right to be employed
I see democracy as a way of building up the nation, working
Democracy means to respect the government
Democracy means the welfare of the Namibian people
Democracy means availability of information
It means the government must provide the needs of its people
It means the President must do what is good for his people
Democracy means not to steal other people's property
Be free from crime, poverty and corruption
No conflict or misunderstanding between different tribes in
It means orphans and vulnerable children must be taken care
Democracy means freedom of joining any church you want
Every person has a right to say something
Democracy means no misunderstandings among groups of people
Balance between the government and it's people
Democracy means to build a better nation
Freedom for voting for one's political party of choice
Democracy also means free education for everybody
Freedom of movement without carrying passports and documents
Democracy means that right to free education
I'm independent from crime, protect my property
Don't have to be scared of any organization
Democracy means to develop social welfare of the vulnerable
We should all be seen as equals regardless of your ethnic gr
Democracy means to be treated equally under the law
It means good and co-operative top government official
Democracy means better and cheap education
It means fair distribution of development into all regions
Equal treatment for all people is democracy
Democracy means the freedom to say what you want
The Government must be honest by keeping their promises
Democracy means to treat each other well
We must be united all races and ethnic groups
Democracy means to support the ruling party