Democracy Quote by Lawrence Lessig
“I don't support direct democracy because I want a life, and that means I want to select people who work for me who do that sort of work for me.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: TED Talk on Democracy, 2012
He prefers a representative system where elected officials perform work for him, rather than direct public voting.
In simple terms: He wants elected people to do the work for him.
Key Takeaway
Choose representatives you trust.
Themes
democracy
representation
political philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- voting reforms
- political campaigns
- civic engagement
Key Concepts
social contract
delegated authority
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you evaluate a representative's performance?
- What safeguards ensure accountability?
A Different Perspective
Direct democracy can be chaotic and uninformed.
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