[dheera]

On the contrary, if democracy works, then there is no point in protesting, as you would just vote (or campaign and run for office) instead.

Most large scale protests are in fact because democracy failed to give the people a voice, and decisions were made without the input of the people.

[wewtyflakes]

If democracy does not work, the consequences for that are broader than considering the pros/cons of data centers.

[dheera]

And those consequences are happening