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by nawitus 3358 days ago
"Last time I checked that kind of thing whas decided by the citizens of the modern country using its modern democratic institutions."

It's possibly to advocate for a position and also believe in democracy. In fact, advocacy is part of the democratic process.

"Actually, I think it makes even more sense. Italian society will decide how they want to deal with automatic cars, in the same way they are deciding how to deal with Uber."

Yes, so far they have decided incorrectly.

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"It's possibly to advocate for a position and also believe in democracy. In fact, advocacy is part of the democratic process."

Absolutely, but, lately, with the current Zeitgeist and all,I feel like it's not going overboard to remember it from time to time.

"Yes, so far they have decided incorrectly."

As it's their right (just remembering it again, only in case).

So democracy is good as long as it decides correctly? And what gives you authority to decide what is and what is not correct?