Let me be clear, a robust discussion on policy goes to the very heart of our democracy. (nystateofpolitics.com)
«They went to the very heart of our democracy, they were appalling events and of course they resulted in a lot of ill - feeling towards certain sections of society and a lot of emotion. (premierchristianity.com)
The heart of democracy is to be a form of society and government that requires such reason giving. (firstthings.com)