(June 24, 2016 at 11:08 am)Whateverist the White Wrote:(June 24, 2016 at 10:57 am)Kingpin Wrote: The system has flaws but I applaud the referendums that leave the decisions in the hand of the voters that are impacted as opposed to the representatives who "represent" themselves.
I wish I shared your optimism regarding the general electorate's ability to recognize their best interests amid the disinformation campaigns and fear mongering.
I wouldn't say I'm optimistic but I would prefer difficult decisions be left to the hands of the electorate and we educate ourselves. Honestly neither (Referendum with fear campaigning, elected representative decision) is appealing but at least with a referendum vote we can blame ourselves. To quote Shakespeare, "All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players."
We are not made happy by what we acquire but by what we appreciate.
