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Barozi on 25 September 2017
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LadyJasmine said:
Mnementh said:

Yeah, that's why I want direct democracy. Parliament should make in legislation in most cases, but if the people disagree or want a legislation that the parliament refuses they can put it to a vote. It's working in Switzerland.

 

 

Imo I find many people dont like direct democracy as they think the avg voter is stupid and uneducated which imo is an elitist statement. 

I do think for major issues like Brexit or changing the constitution and such things there should be referendums.

 

Having leaders who get like 30% of the vote deciding such issues is far less democratic. 

What are you talking about??? The parliament has the last word on such issues and for something like Brexit, you'd need at least 50% of the votes here. For changing the constitution 66.67%.

Also yes I think the average voter is not fit for direct democracy. Even the above average wouldn't be. You CAN'T be informed about everything going out there. To make a qualified decision, you'd need HOURS of personal research, looking for pros and contras, short terms and long terms effects. You can't tell me there are enough people willing to do that. And while the average voter might not be dumb, they are emotional, which is probably even worse.

Little Switzerland has about 10 referendums a year! The average turnout is at a pathetic low 45%. That means you only need 22.51% of the electorate to change laws! How very democratic.