Editor's note: The ongoing second "Summit for Democracy", hosted by the United States, has drawn widespread criticisms on social media. What is democracy? Is American democracy a good example for other countries to follow? What is the real purpose of the summit? Readers share their opinions.

RichardC

Democracy is not about saying all the fancy things; it is about delivering what you have promised. Democracy is just a means to an end. The end is all about improving people's life. The US has a dysfunctional democracy, it can't get anything done.