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.
Population in households in Pleasants County ; Total Population: 6,982; Male Population: 3,507; Under 5 years: 197; 5 to 9 years: 213; 10 to 14 years: 265; 15 to 17 years: 157; 18 and 19 years: 105; 20 years: 35; 21 years: 45; 22 to 24 years: 102; 25 to 29 years: 161; 30 to 34 years: 191; 35 to 39 years: 217; 40 to 44 years: 239; 45 to 49 years: 264; 50 to 54 years: 286; 55 to 59 years: 244