Both countries were monarchies at that time, so I dont think that is a good example to illustrate oppresion during democracy.
True. Given you have scoped the discussion, we can talk about Athenian democracy.
Chattel slavery was rampant in Athens.
Women and metics could not vote nor participate in politics.
Also, what of Juan Peron and his oppressions in Argentina during the 1950s?
Argentina was a democracy during that time, yes?
Hildegard von Krone said:
I dont know much about U.S history to be honest so it would be unethical for me to try to pretend I do. But I think with the election of Mister Obama, it helped to disperse some of that negative fog.
Well there was slavery, Indian removal courtesy of the US military, discrimination based on ethnicity or religion, taking of lands ... err.... "right of discovery" courtesy of the Marshall Supreme Court, State sponsored terrorism through such groups as the KKK, Jim Crow, Slave Codes, Black Codes, and much more !!
That's merely the tip of the iceberg ....