direct democracy is the only way

[thir]

currently the power is in the hands of a few elites. But if every voter could vote on all legislation pending this would transfer power to the people. If a bank can have a secure line for you then so can a government. The elites of the bureaucracy and corporations have been running things behind your back for decades
DIRECT DEMOCRACY TRANSFERS THE POWER OF GOVERNMENT TO THE PEOPLE FROM A SMALL CABAL OF PEOPLE

Definitly we need more democracy! Nobody has much influence on their own lives as I see it, which is what democracy means, also as I see it. But direct democracy is not possible in a complex society. I have wondered if a better solution might be to decentralize as much as possible, so people have more direct influence on matters in their own area.

Very important matters should be put to the vote, though. For example I cannot see how it is democratic that any country initiates a war without asking the population if they want one.

[lucy]

But direct democracy is not possible in a complex society.

Why not?

[thir]

Quote Originally Posted by thir View Post
But direct democracy is not possible in a complex society.

lucy
Why not?

Because even in my small country of 5 mill people you cannot have a vote with all 5 mill anytime the smallest thing has to be decided.