Dear teacher,
I’m pleased to see that you have caught my message. Democracy in these countries, I mean Latin American countries, is fragile and now is being threatened by corruption, pseudo-populist politicians; as once were the military dictatorships and now out of fashion in the region; and the international cartel of lenders. (forgive me for the latter I don’t mean to offend you)
I think that we need some more time to teach our children how to live democratically as you have been doing since 1776 ( I assume you as an American citizen or someone fond of them). We have already all the institutions which are necessary for achieving a good democracy but still there is something in our behavior, maybe something related to our education that hinders our will.
I won’t deceive you saying that Latin Americans set the example of honesty and hard work, we deserve to some extent the notoriety we have, as immigrants, in your country. These shortcomings keep us from reaching what we want and all Argentines know about this, that’s why we have to let democratic spirit turn our behavior into something fitter for democratic practicing.
The idea which revolves around my mind is that we are like children in these issues and need to grow up, this is why I speak about democratic maturity, we aren’t ripe yet. Because of this I said we are still trainees.
You know, there was a time when to speak about politics meant being almost out of law here so, our youth are afraid of doing it now as a self censorship. It was during military dictatorship (1976-1983). I think that this must be undone and talking about politics restored (I said redeemed).
None of my teachers noticed what you said about the title. I could have used “can” but I did it on purpose, I meant exactly what you said and I’m glad for that. It means that, possibly, I start to sharpen my English.
You haven’t said how you liked it.
Thanks a lot RonBee.
Regards.
Jorge