The Holy Grail of Democracy

[russotto]

Originally posted by jaguar
In the end the people aren't fit to rule, they're stupid, shortsighted and immature, most are an utter waste of space.

Jefferson anticipated you:

"Sometimes it is said that man cannot be trusted with the government of himself. Can he, then, be trusted with the government of others? Or have we found angels in the form of kings to govern him? Let history answer this question."

--Thomas Jefferson: 1st Inaugural, 1801.


Further, yes, the top echelons of society are self-cleansing -- but the traits that process selects for are not those which promote good governance.