- 20 Mar 2015 10:02
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"The current system is not perfect. Therefore, absolutely anything must be better!"
You haven't actually said why "democracy" is a noble end in itself. The goal is responsible government. What makes you so sure that "the majority" decides what responsible government is? The logical extension of this is that, if law should be created by direct referendums, then laws should also be enforced by direct referendums. So much for fair trials after that. After all, who are you to say that the people can't be trusted to try a criminal case properly? Why should we trust judges, who actually know how criminal law works, when we could go with our gut instinct instead?
So the profound stupidity, selfishness and short-sightedness of the average person isn't sufficient? There's also the question of why very regular referendums are even desirable, assuming that people can be trusted to vote responsibly. Why should politicians have to pander even more to the fickle whims of the populace than they do now, for example? Why is this instant-gratification, "I must have my say, this instant!" theme a noble end? It's the complete antithesis of long-term, patient and just government.
One Degree wrote:Our current government is a disaster.
Our representatives are evil and stupid.
Our representatives are certainly not the voice of reason.
"The current system is not perfect. Therefore, absolutely anything must be better!"
You haven't actually said why "democracy" is a noble end in itself. The goal is responsible government. What makes you so sure that "the majority" decides what responsible government is? The logical extension of this is that, if law should be created by direct referendums, then laws should also be enforced by direct referendums. So much for fair trials after that. After all, who are you to say that the people can't be trusted to try a criminal case properly? Why should we trust judges, who actually know how criminal law works, when we could go with our gut instinct instead?
One Degree wrote:I think you need some better arguments for denying people more control of their government.
So the profound stupidity, selfishness and short-sightedness of the average person isn't sufficient? There's also the question of why very regular referendums are even desirable, assuming that people can be trusted to vote responsibly. Why should politicians have to pander even more to the fickle whims of the populace than they do now, for example? Why is this instant-gratification, "I must have my say, this instant!" theme a noble end? It's the complete antithesis of long-term, patient and just government.
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