Barozi said:
LadyJasmine said:
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.
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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.
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Agree on all fronts. Just imagine a country with a general low education level like the U.S. having a direct democracy. Idiocracy would be inevitable. That said it definitely should make one think that people rightfully want to feel more involved in decision processes, which should make elitist politicians think in how they can counter steer and avoid similar results as Trump, Brexit, Front Nationale or AfD elections in the future. If they don't it's only gonna get worse.
