Topic: is modern democracy really the will of the people


Topic: is modern democracy really the will of the people

Summary


Since democracy is a man-made idea to the utmost, its limitations exist naturally. Regrettably, however, most people often don't even know what democracy is in the first place because they can't afford to think deeply about it, and often criticize it and attack the wrong part. The most frequently attacked part is 'the majority has authority, but it is not always justifiable.' Modern democracy is not synonymous with the principle of majority rule. A majority decision is nothing but a means to realize democracy. In a democracy, majority rule is only a means of voting, and the essence will be in the direction of matching the ruler with the subject or toward reason and public interest. 

Interesting


Most people, without knowing exactly what democracy is, are often immersed in the vague idea that we have the best system now, giving up interest in politics and only vaguely loathing about politics, which is not the values citizens of a democratic society would have. After all, democracy is an idea, so it is neither good nor evil, nor how to make it happen depends on the entity that realizes the idea. The most decisive limit is not always the right choice. 

Discussion
Still, it is receiving positive reviews unlike other democratic systems. So why? And what is it if there is a new system that can complement democracy? What shape is it?

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