I like this guys take on the problem with democracy.
Democracy is fundamentally immoral. I don't care if 99.999% of my neighbors vote to take my money for their social plan, or to cage me for my pot usage. I'm still not going quietly.
I don't see what makes it immoral. I don't think you need to go quietly. Democracy may not be perfect, but it is the best system we have thought up so far.
People voted for them, so they represent the people. Those who do not vote are effectively voting for the status quo. The problem with every democracy is lack of participation.
The state-run school is never allowed to fail. As such, it consumes resources almost independent of its ability to actually, you know, educate children.
No matter what, on every distribution curve half the people are dumber, and half are smarter. Since it's easier to target the lower half during a campaign that is who is targeted.
That isn't just a thought process though. That is how representative democracy works. There is no slavery going on. Regular people can even run for elections, and have won.
"While not government, I am an elected official" There is all the difference in the world. A *government* official can send armed men to *make* you do things. No other "official" can!
I represent those who voted, and those who did not vote. It is strange representing people when voter apathy is high. Except it means no one is upset with how thigs are run.