[someone234]

Hong Kong, as the most recent example, has once again shown us that whenever "the voters" demand something, the government's response is tear-gas and batons.

But hey, governments are "by the people" and "for the people" of course, and to think otherwise would be tantamount to.. actually seeing what's happening!

[JoeAltmaier]

Be fair - the crowds didn't go into the streets to vote.

[happyscrappy]

If you believe China is a democracy I have a bridge to sell you.