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Nervous-Newt848 t1_ja0t4xj wrote

I honestly think we dont need a democratic republic in its current form... I think we could have a direct democracy most people have access to the internet and could vote on things instantly

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roland333 t1_ja250wf wrote

People don't have the time to become experts on all the issues they would be voting on. Direct democracy is a terrible idea.

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Nervous-Newt848 t1_ja2813u wrote

Politicians arent experts either lmao

We could make voting mandatory by law... And give people a day to vote on things like a Holiday.

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norwaylobster t1_ja2b2wu wrote

No, but politicians consult experts when making policy. The average citizen is going to consult Facebook when making their decision in a direct democracy.

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Nervous-Newt848 t1_ja3lyai wrote

Its not like people dont do that already when voting for someone...

People can consult experts and write up an initiative no big deal... They already vote on big decisions every year on the ballot... Now they would just vote on more things

We could just have politicians transition into positions which draft bills and put them on the ballot instead of a select few being lobbied and corporations donating millions to politicians

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Melodic_Manager_9555 t1_ja307eo wrote

One day it's not enough to become an expert.

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Nervous-Newt848 t1_ja4ecxd wrote

They vote on the day... They do research before voting day... Use common sense

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Melodic_Manager_9555 t1_ja7hk6i wrote

People won't waste their time on this. Moreover, this election will be endless.

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Nervous-Newt848 t1_ja947vz wrote

Yea, theyd have to draft all the bills for voting once or twice a year... It can be a lot maybe 4 times... Idk

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Melodic_Manager_9555 t1_jaajemy wrote

Nationwide, it takes more solutions to problems than getting by 4 votes a year, doesn't it?

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