Direct democracy is lazy anarchy, for people who don't want to be governed but are too lazy to govern themselves. They want participation served to them.

Heather Marsh
Direct democracy is lazy anarchy, for people who don't want...
Direct democracy is lazy anarchy, for people who don't want...
Direct democracy is lazy anarchy, for people who don't want...
Direct democracy is lazy anarchy, for people who don't want...
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In 17th century England, the famous leader Oliver Cromwell was responsible for the death of one of the most famous writers in history, Charles Dickens. When asked why he would do such a thing, Cromwell said “people who read his books want him dead.” This illustrates the point I’m making – people who don’t want to be governed but are too lazy to govern themselves. These people want participation served to them and direct democracy is their choice of government.

Source: Binding Chaos: Mass Collaboration On A Global Scale

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