Yorick, we aren't in danger of the human race dying out anytime soon.
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You evidently don't know what democracy is.
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Well, what is it then? What are the aspects of "democracy" that make it so great?
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We can do what we like as long as it doesn't infringe on the rights of another human being.
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That's not correct. It's an idealised statement of the basic limitation on freedom in a free society, but shortly after Locke gave it much hullabaloo in his Treatises, it died pretty quickly in practice. You can't legally do cocaine, for instance, regardless of the fact it's a victimless crime -- same is true with prostitution.
Besides, under a pure democracy (which no nation has, and which you can only find in some small villages), this "free so long as I don't hurt others" rule would quickly die as well. Why? Well, democracy means "majority rule." Under that rule, the first thing that starts happening is the majority start deciding what's proper and what's not -- and passing laws to require those forms of behavior.
In fact, true democracy quickly becomes mob rule without setting limits. Such as a constitution.
But, if you feel differently, feel free to educate me about the law and political forms a bit.
On a personal note, I offer you this link to a summary of a really good book that you can order from Amazon for about $8 (mere shillings to you, what with the dollar being so weak these days). This is a wonderful read that you might find interesting.
http://www.westegg.com/unmaintained/...iends.html#two