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[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

democracy means that “my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.”

I've heard this used as an argument against democracy more times than I can count. Nevermind that vaccination is overwhelmingly popular or that the anti-vax policies have to be jammed down the public's throat.