Anti-globalization militants worried for a proper functioning of democratic institutions as the leaders of many democratic countries (Spain, Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom) were acting against the wishes of the majorities of their populations in supporting the war.
Kaum militan anti-globalisasi khawatir akan berfungsinya lemaga-lembaga demokratis sebagaimana mestinya, ketika para pemimpin dari banyak negara-negara demokratis (Spanyol, Italia, Polandia) bertindak melawan keinginan mayoritas rakyat mereka dengan mendukung peperangan.