Well, if name calling is out, how about a metaphor intertwined with a parable? Followed by other true statements and then a one word example if where direct democracy is failing it's people as we speak. Finally I'll explain in very brief terms that if they require expanding upon in a follow-up as concepts, I can, but I can not promise not to be condescending when doing so.
Metaphor / parable:
Democracy is two wolves and a sheep deciding on dinner.
True statements:
Communism is, in theory, a direct democracy. Our founding fathers hated democracy so much, the word "democrat" was used as a slur.
One word example of direct democracy failing it's people:
California!
Brief explanation of core concepts.
Human beings are selfish. For the most part that's a good thing, it's what makes sure that we feed ourselves first, then our family, then our neighbors, then our nation. But, it can backfire rather quickly, just look at any mob or riot. They are acting under purely democratic auspices, but the results for those in the "out" group don't go so very well.
Well, if name calling is out, how about a metaphor intertwined with a parable? Followed by other true statements and then a one word example if where direct democracy is failing it's people as we speak. Finally I'll explain in very brief terms that if they require expanding upon in a follow-up as concepts, I can, but I can not promise not to be condescending when doing so.
Democracy is two wolves and a sheep deciding on dinner.
Communism is, in theory, a direct democracy. Our founding fathers hated democracy so much, the word "democrat" was used as a slur.
California!
Human beings are selfish. For the most part that's a good thing, it's what makes sure that we feed ourselves first, then our family, then our neighbors, then our nation. But, it can backfire rather quickly, just look at any mob or riot. They are acting under purely democratic auspices, but the results for those in the "out" group don't go so very well.