Im reflecting from the pov of a parents role re: the kids. If you give the kids what they want, its going to be soda and candy every day of their lives. Some deciaions are tough, e.g. delayed gratification, and holding ones ground, but do voters even care about stuff like that?
Can we even hope on common sense, when the population is concerned?
In theory yes
But
The governments role is to lead the country
Could be through taxes which are then usednto make roads, schools etc
Could also be to control slaves that work for the few
Depends who you vote for