When we take a look at each conclusion separately in the above reasoning, we can easily see that they in fact constitute a series of unsubstantiated claims. The sequence of the steps is as follows: 1. all systems other than democracy are worse than democracy; 2. democracy is the best political system; 3. democracy must not be criticized because such criticism may undermine something for which there is no better alternative; 4. only democracy is acceptable, and therefore all changes and adjustments in democracy can be performed by democratic means; 5. the
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