33 The military in a democracy exists to protect thenation and the freedoms of its people. It must not repre-sent or support any particular political viewpoint or eth-nic or social group. Its loyalty is to the larger ideals ofthe nation, to the rule of law, and to the principle ofdemocracy itself. Democracy may be a word familiar to most, but it isa concept still misunderstood and misused at a timewhen dictators, single-party regimes, and military coupleaders alike assert popular support by claiming themantle of democracy.
Mesa County, Colorado (CO) County population in 2014: 148,255 (87% urban, 13% rural); it was 116,255 in 2000. County owner-occupied with a mortgage or a loan houses and condos in 2010: 29,788. County owner-occupied free and clear houses and condos in 2010: 11,718.
County Population; 1 Maricopa County: 4,242,997 2 Pima County: 1,016,206 3 Pinal County: 418,540 4 Yavapai County: 225,562 5 Yuma County: 205,631 6 Mohave County: 205,249 7 Coconino County: 140,908 8 Cochise County: 125,770 9 Navajo County: 110,026 10 Apache County: 73,112 11 Gila County: 53,556 12 Santa Cruz County: 45,985 13 Graham County: 37,599 14 La Paz County