Democracy is the right of all human beings.
All men and women have a right to self-determination. Self-rule. Anarchy being impractical and impossible, the most effective compromise is Democracy, where men and women come together to make decisions based on what they believe in. This way, while the decisions still do not please everybody, they do please most people. Obviously some things cannot be under the control of the masses. To prevent abuse, policies must be in place to protect minorities from abuse. The ideal democracy allows the majority to have it's way while still protecting the rights and dignity of all men and women, regardless of background or affiliation.
It does not have to be capitalistic or socialized, really nothing matters quite as much as allowing the people to govern themselves.