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It has caught our attention, thanks to the still unexplained activities of Democratic National Committee fund-raiser John Huang (although he is not the only one) that people without a vote are not without influence in the American political process.
CNN: AllPolitics - Pundits and Prose - Charles Bierbauer
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But we all agree that more needs to be done -- to improve the collection of intelligence, to ensure that analysis reaches senior decision-makers in a timely way, and to provide strong oversight to ensure that our intelligence activities are consistent with our democratic values and the rule of law.
WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Welcomes Senators Hagel and Boren to Intelligence Team | The White House
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Ultimately, those who want to be part of the political process should not engage in armed group or militia activities, for there is a fundamental contradiction between such activities and the building of a democratic State.
UN: Secretary-General