Democracy can only come from the people and the power must lie with the people through fair and free elections. Politicians are the bastions who underwrite freedom through the democratic process. If they lack integrity failing to hold themselves accountable to the people, we must have checks and balances with strong institutions that will be seen to hold them to account. If any of the above is missing then you do not have democracy. Democracy is the only show in town but we all must be vigilant in maintaining that integrity is the key stone of all those who serve it.