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Saying that a particular function in democracy is not best handled by bureaucrats (non-expert representatives) and would be handled better by subject matter exp
by oooyay 3y ago
Saying that a particular function in democracy is not best handled by bureaucrats (non-expert representatives) and would be handled better by subject matter experts or a pairing of the two with equal power is not anti-democratic. It's just saying out loud that certain functions within government require expertise over representation.
- triceratops 3y agoI know what you meant, but minor correction: subject matter experts are bureaucrats. They work in an office (bureau), and in a well-functioning government are appointed on the basis of merit and credentials. Politicians are elected, non-expert representatives.