Yes, this applies to democracy in general. Many people see it as a failure of democracy, but it's actually a failure of education. Many people take the easy wa

Yes, this applies to democracy in general. Many people see it as a failure of democracy, but it's actually a failure of education. Many people take the easy way out when confronted by issues they don't know about. By taking the popular line, they at least ensure that they won't be on the unpopular side of any conversations they have at social engagements. Most bad ideas continue on the strength that most believers in said idea don't have the time or will to question it.