The problem with "meta" democratic decisions is that we can only discuss them honestly in the abstract. Once it's a live agenda decision, gerrymandering implica

The problem with "meta" democratic decisions is that we can only discuss them honestly in the abstract. Once it's a live agenda decision, gerrymandering implications are all that will matter. The quality of the proposal becomes irelevant. Lets imagine that security issues are 100% solved. The app can go live. Pollsters will figure out how this (inevitably) changes voting patterns. Young, or rural or some other group will vote more, to the benefit of some party. At this point the only relevant factor determining most politicians' stance on this will be determined by good/bad for my side, in the short term.