Originally Posted by
Subsonics
Yes people have opinions on alot of things, just look at a typical youtube comment section, that doesn't mean that they care enough to inform themselves. The idea that these people should pass the laws scares me.
At least people that go into politics have the passion and interest to persue it. Anyone who feels that way also have the oportunity to do the same and get a higher degree of influence.
If you don't feel that way, lack the interest and motivation, then you should not have direct influence on the details involved in governing the state IMO.
Also, the way matters are presented in media, especially television is a cut down simplified version, here the journalist does the research for the viewer/reader and presents the essentials, according to them. Things that doesn't sell, won't get presented, the same goes for "boring details". Media presents their views in a rhetoric fashion, rather than just the dry information.