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== Is Sweden a democracy?==
 
== Is Sweden a democracy?==
 
Krister Renard, a swedish author, schoolteacher and member in the swedish organisation "Word of Life"<sup>3 4</sup>, describes Sweden as a "totalitarian democracy". Sweden has fair elections.  
 
Krister Renard, a swedish author, schoolteacher and member in the swedish organisation "Word of Life"<sup>3 4</sup>, describes Sweden as a "totalitarian democracy". Sweden has fair elections.  
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Approximately 80% of the population between the ages of 18 and 65 are members in a trade union. If the government were to try to reduce unemployment and other welfare benefits, trade unions would possibly strike perhaps triggering an economic meltdown far beyond that of an ordinary recession.
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Approximately 80% of the population between the ages of 18 and 65 are members in a trade union. If the government were to try to reduce unemployment and other welfare benefits, trade unions would possibly strike perhaps triggering an economic meltdown far beyond that of an ordinary recession.
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A "totalitarian democracy" may be a good way to describe Sweden.
      
==Some Notable Swedes==
 
==Some Notable Swedes==
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