1.   A decade ago, Filipinos threw out a dictator and restored a vibrant democracy that turned national, provincial and local government administrators into politicians.

2.   But Spain is now a vibrant democracy, affording the Basques a great deal of autonomy.

3.   Still, a vibrant democracy has emerged, enabling people to express their views.

4.   What you hear in this battle is not the sound of vibrant democracy.

5.   Thailand and the Philippines are vibrant democracies where military influence has been on the retreat.