"Democracy"

I had a really interesting assignment yesterday. At school, they asked me to do an essay which included advantages and disadvantages of democracy, and to conclude with an objective, argument-based veredict.

First, let me start with the advantages. First, I'd say, would be freedom of expression. I think that really enriches the society. That way, there is not only openness and diversity of thought, but I think that constructive criticism also. Maybe, well, most of the time actually, people and the media criticize instead of pointing out possible solutions. Nevertheless, I believe that by giving our opinion publicly, the government might have a better idea of how his policies are turning out, how and if they are really helping the people. It could also help him to prioritize. The people tell him what the necessities are. Without freedom of thought and expression, no one is allowed to say what is wrong, and therefore, those things wouldn't be taken into account.
Then there is, the diversity and alternativity this system provides. People have choices. There are different political parties offering different things and opinions, one way or another, permitting them to objectively think of their current situation and help them decide which is better for the future. They can see the two sides of every story.
Another one that I think is one of the most important and fundamental, is the fact that democracy prohibits indefinite rule. Presidents are in charge for a certain, regulated amount of time. I think this is very, very beneficial because I believe change and the mixture of different things, ideas and leaders leads towards faster and better development. Every leader is different. They all have different emphasis and focuses. I bet from each president, you could take only one thing they did 100% perfect and right, because it was their main purpose. So if we want to be perfect not in one aspect, but in many, we need leaders and focuses to rotate after the goal is achieved. No need for more time. Give others the chance. Change is good.
Also equally, if not more important, is the legal equality of all people. In rights, and everything. This, helps to the elimination of discrimination. Even if it is substancial, since we can still discriminate a person without making it legally involving, it at least provides protection and support to everyone. Every citizen has the right to actively participate in their government. Which is also a great advantage that people always underestimate. We all have the power, right and duty to engage in state manners; we can and should give opinions and solutions, we can make a big change. But, people, get accustomed to these privileges, and stop using them.

Now, time for the disadvantages of a democracy. You will be surprised at the magnitude of these.
More often than it should, democracies give the power to ignorant citizens who are not capable of knowing what is really the best for them. And this really represents a huge problem, since after all, we choose. This causes what I like to call, 'the mass effect'. People get carried away by overly charismatic leaders and what the powerful say, end up believing it is actually the best, and follow those policies because 'everyone else does', which at the end, is not actually the common well.
As I previously stated, democracy opens the door for the most charismatic and best known candidate, instead of the more capable, wise candidate. People vote for the one that promises more (a.k.a gives more bullshit), instead of the one that is more realistic about things. Voters should begin to understand that this is not a publicity campaign, this is not choosing the cutest model, this is choosing your country's future.
Democracies are way too liberal. There is no control over anything. There is an unmesurable amount of corruption on most democracies, and levels of such unregulated capitalisms, that only lead to poverty, death, analfabetism and backwards steps in development. More than a powerful man to lead us, we need an authority to lead us harshily, for the best. Think of it as a parent- your parents punish you and pressure you in order for you to be best. With parents that didn't put order, nor discipline, nor rules, I would be lost.

In conclusion, democracy is a really good form of government in theory, but in practice, it can result disastrous. It is propense to such amounts of abuses and misconceptions, that disvirtue its whole purpose. And when you actually think about it, there are no real, complete democracies in the world. The votes are always, always altered. And that is just a reality. There is corruption within every governmental organization in the world. And even if there are some, few, leaders willing to do everything for their people, most them, put themselves first.
While I was investigating, there was one analisis that said "It is less about the government system we imply, and more about the governor we choose"

WG