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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Muthafukajones · 46-50, M

This idea was already explored thousands of years ago. All the faults of democracy were discussed by the ancient Greeks who invented it. The consensus of thought is that the best government is a an enlightened despot but the problem with that is human nature which inevitably is corrupted by absolute power . The next best and more realistic solution is democracy where the majority is ruled by a single
Leader for a limited period of time and that is the best system humanity has found to govern itself to date.