>One problem is that what is often labelled a "democracy" is very far from the democratic principle, namely, that the people decide. > >Some features that I believe should be eliminated from any voting system are: > >
Political parties. The are established for promoting the welfare of a particular group, not the welfare of the majority. >
Candidates. Anybody should be eligible, not just people who promote themselves (the very act of promoting ones self already seems suspicious to me). >
Propaganda for or against specific people or groups. Same reason as above.
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