
Member • Dec 19, 2013
Should the government take a referendum for every big decision?
- It's Good: because then people will be directly involved in the entire decision making process. People will be made aware of what the government is doing and it will certainly help in curbing the corruption that's rampant in Indian society.
- It's not Good: because it puts the onus of taking decision back on people. If people have elected their representatives and have trusted them for governance & decision making; why should they be bothered? Plus, the majority of the people many not always be 'correct' in determining what's better for the society. History has witnessed that major changes have happened when a leader rose to heights to show people the direction which was often thought not effective/useful by majority of the people. In short - individual people may not have all the ability or knowledge to take a well informed decision.
Do you think the government should take a referendum for every big decision?