I have read Dewey, and while Dewey did speak of some democracy, he believed in a "progressive" education. And by the way, progressive education is taught everyday in our schools. I'm a teacher and one of the few conservatives. My students really believe government is there to take care of them. I seem to be fighting a losing battle everyday in the classroom when I try to convince my seniors that to depend on government is the easiest way to lose your rights and freedoms.