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Originally Posted by kermitology
But the democratic process is to the extent of voting representatives (city council) to make these decisions for them. That's what democracy is all about.
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If politicians make decisions based on what the public wants, their opponents accuse them of "not having a backbone" or "governing by opinion poll".
If politicians stick to their guns despite public pressure, their opponents accuse them of "not following the will of their constituents".
Either way, people who aren't fond of a particular decision will find a way to blast the elected officials responsible. It's a no-win situation.