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.
From April 1, 2000 to April 1, 2010 the population of Maricopa County grew by about 204 people per day. From April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013 the population of Maricopa County grew by about 163 people per day. Those are net figures, meaning it takes into account how many people left Maricopa County or passed away during that time.