Correct or improve the translation of the following English sentences.原文：Many Americans believe that competition is as important， or even more important， than democracy in preserving freedom. 译文：许多美国人认为，竞争与民主同样重要，在保护自由方面甚至比民主还重要。改译：

Correct or improve the translation of the following English sentences.原文：Many Americans believe that competition is as important， or even more important， than democracy in preserving freedom. 译文：许多美国人认为，竞争与民主同样重要，在保护自由方面甚至比民主还重要。改译：

许多美国人认为在保护自由方面，竞争和民主同样重要，甚至比民主还重要。