Mohamed Bouazizi : Pause to marvel at democracy , where governed choose their leader . She says idea contagious , points to the Statue of Liberty , Cairo , Lincoln . She says elections only first step ; idea is a government that works for society 's benefit . And it is rich with stories of courageous efforts to bring it down . Ghitis : At election , reflect on majesty of process , then get to working to fix its flaws .
Mohamed Bouazizi : Pause to marvel at democracy , where governed choose their leader . She says idea contagious , points to the Statue of Liberty , Cairo , Lincoln . She says elections only first step ; idea is a government that works for society 's benefit . Ghitis : At election , reflect on majesty of process , then get to working to fix its flaws .