okay getting back to the original question...is democracy always the right solution? i can think of one hypothetical example where it's not....let's say that in this hypothetical world, 49% of the people are knowledgeable, and are genuinely concerned for the overall welfare of society..the other 51% are ignorant buffoons who think they are smart, but in reality always end up harming everyone in the society by their stupid decisions. say there is a major referendum on a critical issue affecting everyone in society...democracy in this case ensures that society will be worse off... now before someone starts labeling me anti-democratic, lemme just say that i believe in the institution of democracy, and i am exercising my right by playing devil's advocate here...laterzzzz