Let's not misuse the word "democracy." I think they are a "Constitutional Republic" just like us, not a democracy.
But I agree with your sentiment. We spport them because they espouse "freedom" and "human rights" like we do (used to?)
Is this what chaps Mahers hide the most?? He wants to make it some kind of "fundamentalist/God/right-winger thing" that we support them. It's really a "pro-freedom/pro-liberty" thing and that what he can't deal with...