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Democracy and Power 102: Voters are Rationally Ignorant. July 26, 2010

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Democracy is a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance. -H.L. Mencken

Tragically, the vast majority of the voters are rationally ignorant of most government actions. The vast majority of the public is ignorant of bills, legislation, regulations and taxes that will ultimately affect their lives.

The general public is working hard to make a living, raising a family and improving their community. The individual voter does not have the time to know all the transactions of government. It is impossible to stay abreast of all the government actions.