I also hold a settling of questions by the referendum to be an unsatisfactory procedure, because there are no simple political questions which can be answered merely by Yes and No. The masses are also more prone even than Parliaments to be led away by heterodox opinions, and to be swayed by vigorous ranting. It is impossible to formulate a wise internal or external policy in a popular assembly. Theodor Herzl
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The idea that the only way parliament should be able to discuss issues is by voting on them. Parliament should be able to use their own procedures to decide what is best for the country. This quote is very much in contrast to the notion that parliament should be able to vote on everything because they are simply representatives of the people.

Source: The Jewish State

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