What's more terrifying - Having no control over what your representatives vote on (except to vote them in or out) or having binding veto power?
Too many people confuse direct democracy with majoritarianism. The same checks and balances that exists with representative democracy can also exist with the direct kind. The constitution & the courts can still limit popular will.
One thing is for sure, there is no way SOPA like bills could pass with direct democracy or popular veto.
Too many people confuse direct democracy with majoritarianism. The same checks and balances that exists with representative democracy can also exist with the direct kind. The constitution & the courts can still limit popular will.
One thing is for sure, there is no way SOPA like bills could pass with direct democracy or popular veto.