We should not be surprised that democracy is imperfect even in Western countries.

As countries grapple with modernization, people who are left behind tend to hold firmer and firmer to their view of the evil of modernity.

But the Western countries that link their partnership with the poorest countries with respect for democracy also have to consider that they have obligations towards these countries.

The aristocracy of Western Europe has absolutely tabooed silver in those countries and driven it away from there. Here it finds its only resting place.

The differences between the two sides are real but small, and they can be resolved by diplomatic means.

And if you do graze, wear a condom,