Democracy is not a wish concert
Lately, we've been hearing them more and more often: complaints from disappointed voters, especially from the camp of problematic parties. "We have 20% AfD, and yet nothing changes! That's unfair!" an acquaintance recently told me. I encounter such statements regularly, and each time I ask myself: How does one come to believe that a single party with a fifth of the vote can dictate the political direction of an entire country?
by Cleo
by Cleo
This kind of thinking is reminiscent of the behavior of a child who wants their lollipop immediately - regardless of how reality works. In Germany, we have a parliamentary system in which various social groups bring their interests to the Bundestag through elections. Representatives of different parties sit there, forming a government together. Therefore, individual interests, even if they are loudly advocated, cannot simply prevail. And that's a good thing.
Democracy means diversity
I often hear that "those at the top" are doing everything wrong and that only "competent professionals" should have the say in politics. Of course, it would be desirable for politicians to be well-educated and understand their craft. But democracy doesn't work in such a way that only academics or experts make decisions. It is a mirror of society - with all its facets.
This means: the unemployed, pot smokers, unemployed pot smokers, right-wing radicals, weirdos, right-wing radical weirdos, all kinds of silly people, people with identity issues, the rich, the poor, the mentally ill, and many others who are part of our society will have a voice. Because only through communication can we find common ground. Democracy excludes no one, and that is its strength! It thrives on dialogue, on the discussion of different opinions. Only through communication and compromise can a society evolve and find common solutions.
Anyone who believes that one party alone can determine the political course has not understood the fundamental principle of our system. Democracy is not a wish list--it is a constant negotiation process that requires patience, reflection, and sometimes even the tolerance of other opinions.
Time to Grow Up
Instead of childishly demanding that our own opinion prevail immediately, we should understand democracy as the valuable asset that it is. It forces us to think, to listen, to understand.
So: Grow up, think reflexively! It can be truly beautiful. You don't have to deny your inner child or anything; it remains a part of you. However, the adult within you should prevail, because only they can act rationally.
20.01.25
I am 36 years old. I have been working as a social worker since 2017 and have been training to be a journalist for two months.
HIER GEHTS ZUM NEUEN BUCH
TICKET´S ZUR SHOW "SONGS & STORIES"
TICKET´S ZUR SHOW "ER IST WIEDER DA"
Democracy means diversity
I often hear that "those at the top" are doing everything wrong and that only "competent professionals" should have the say in politics. Of course, it would be desirable for politicians to be well-educated and understand their craft. But democracy doesn't work in such a way that only academics or experts make decisions. It is a mirror of society - with all its facets.
This means: the unemployed, pot smokers, unemployed pot smokers, right-wing radicals, weirdos, right-wing radical weirdos, all kinds of silly people, people with identity issues, the rich, the poor, the mentally ill, and many others who are part of our society will have a voice. Because only through communication can we find common ground. Democracy excludes no one, and that is its strength! It thrives on dialogue, on the discussion of different opinions. Only through communication and compromise can a society evolve and find common solutions.
Anyone who believes that one party alone can determine the political course has not understood the fundamental principle of our system. Democracy is not a wish list--it is a constant negotiation process that requires patience, reflection, and sometimes even the tolerance of other opinions.
Time to Grow Up
Instead of childishly demanding that our own opinion prevail immediately, we should understand democracy as the valuable asset that it is. It forces us to think, to listen, to understand.
So: Grow up, think reflexively! It can be truly beautiful. You don't have to deny your inner child or anything; it remains a part of you. However, the adult within you should prevail, because only they can act rationally.
20.01.25
I am 36 years old. I have been working as a social worker since 2017 and have been training to be a journalist for two months.
HIER GEHTS ZUM NEUEN BUCH
TICKET´S ZUR SHOW "SONGS & STORIES"
TICKET´S ZUR SHOW "ER IST WIEDER DA"
Write a comment