Spreading Democracy | The Proving Ground Ep. 4

Should the United States spread democracy abroad? Is it any of our business? Jacob and Richie dive into the best and worst arguments on either side. Show Notes: Worst Pro-Spreading Arguments Jacob: It worked in Germany and Japan (Availability bias) Richie: Freedom is the cry of every human heart (False premise) Worst Anti-Spreading Arguments: Jacob: Military Industrial Complex, warmongerers (Ad hominem) Richie: What happens abroad doesn't affect us (Begs the question) Best Pro-Spreading Arguments: Jacob: There has never been war between two democracies Richie: America is better off in a freer world Best Anti-Spreading Arguments: Jacob: State's duty to its own people Richie: Forced democracy is antithetical to freedom