I don't know why people think direct democracy is at all good. What evidence is there that the majority know what's best for them?

It just sounds nice to say things like "government for the people by the people". In reality, I see no reason why everyone should have the right to vote. To be honest, I'm not even sure if I think I personally should have the right to vote.

Think of it like this: Do you think a body studying quantum theory would or should let anyone join? Or do you think they should only let people who have expertise in quantum theory? Similarly, why would anyone be allowed to vote? Why the hell do I even want a government run by me when I personally don't understand economics or civics to a level worth any real note?

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LordShadowfire · 46-50, M

You'd prefer we stick to the system we have now, with a combination of elected and unelected people making our decisions for us? Because that's working out real nice, isn't it?

BRUUH · VIP

@LordShadowfire No. It's a false dichotomy to suggest I either like the current one or direct democracy. I want quality votes over quantity votes.

LordShadowfire · 46-50, M

@BRUUH Either you want direct democracy or you don't. That's not a false dichotomy, or even a false dilemma, which is what you meant. And if you don't want direct democracy, what do you want?

BRUUH · VIP

@LordShadowfire Not what we have no. Maybe I want a monarchy; that's neither direct democracy nor what we have now. Maybe I want fascism; that's neither direct democracy or what we have now. Maybe I want the same system the USSR has; that's neither direct democracy or what we have now. Because these other options exist, saying I either want the current system or DD, IS to lay out a false dichotomy.

But to answer your question as to what I do want? I don't know exactly, but the idea that the majority is good seems silly. People are dipshits.