Mike,
I believe Thatcher (she whose last political act was to keep a mass murderer and torturer from facing trial) to have been the worst Prime Minister Britain ever had, despite the fact that she was placed in position by a democratic system.
I think the National Socialist Party, elected into office by a majority of the German people, was one of the world's greatest disasters.
Likewise, I feel a decision arrived at by referendum, to prohibit abortion and contraception in Ireland based on the superstition generated by The Catholic Church, a continuing affront to the women of Ireland.
Because I believe in democracy does not mean I have to agree with all decisions taken in its name; under a true democracy I am allowed to express my reservations freely and equally - or does democracy = silent acquescence? I always thought it was the opposite.
I can't really believe that you equate democracy with mob rule - I suggest you open a seperate thread and put your theory to the test.
Jim Carroll