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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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The show "who wants to be a millionaire" is evidence. The audience was typically correct over nineteen of every twenty times.
Crowds have been guessing that weight of the prize bulls at state fairs since around 1900. The crowd almost always gets closer to the real weight of the bull than anyone in the crowd, including experts.
Democracy isn't optional it's how humans do if we're doing right.