I'll have to agree with Socrates. Keep in mind that the Athenian democracy that he didn't like was nothing like our own, people back then took part in public life. Today's democracy is more like ochlocracy!
So not all people should have the right to vote. I cannot accept that an ignorant person who spends his/her day infrond of the TV watcing soap operas should have the right to vote. No, one should give exams on the functions of democracy, on how well he has a grasp of political situation, environmental issues, law, human rights, economy etc and only then s/he should be given the right to vote and deside for the destiny of the rest!
The right to vote should be earned, only then people might appreciate it!
Democracy is a failed system, it allows people like Bush to become presidents!
Edited by Yiannis