CMV: The majority of the public are too apathetic/uneducated to vote rationally. Democracy is no longer the solution to effective governance.

My view is fairly simple. The age for idolising democracy should pass and we should move on to a more effective political system.

We have seen time and time again, the masses are not educated enough to make decisions which will have incredibly complex consequences. I'm humble enough to admit, I probably shouldn't vote. I'm tertiary educated and have a better understanding than most, but it still isn't good enough. I'm not qualified to know the consequences of party policy implantation nor the fiscal responsibility of these choices.

We should acknowledge that not all opinions weigh the same and to been chained to the current voting systems unfairly empowers the wealthy anyway, who have the ability to affect popular opinion.

I would rather a group of very intelligent people who make decisions on my behalf, than ego driven narcissists who are seeking the love of the masses.

I know democracy is a solution to the problem of tyranny, but I don't think it is the only solution. Why can't we try something else when democracy is clearly failing us now?

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Edit: I'm Australian - Although I'm aware of Trump and Brexit so am talking about the West's value of democracy as a whole.

Also for a laugh, I recommend googling Australian Prime ministers. We haven't had one fulfil a full term in over a decade now I believe.