We’re used to thinking hugely well of democracy. But interestingly, one of the wisest people who ever lived, Socrates, had deep suspicions of it.
Always Question Authority
One of the beginnings of human emancipation is the ability to laugh at authority. ~ Hitchens
Always Question Authority 
An extremely good point which alas, has been completely forgotten! The present election race is a catastrophe of enormous proportions which has managed to show just how divided the US is, & not in a nice way either!