Even after 250 years of government of the people, by the people, and for the people, democracy remains a hotly contested topic worldwide. The Onion examines the pros and cons of self-governance.

PRO

Still has alluringly exotic hint of Greece to it

Just 30 minutes of voting burns 600 calories

Any form of government that elevated Robert Mugabe to power can’t be all bad

The Rock gets a say

Can sublimate rage from custody battle into civic engagement

One more thing we have that salamanders don’t

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CON

Candidates always too good to pick just one 

Myanmar getting by just fine without it

Online poll named our baby “Jughead”

The Irish get a say

Puts Peter Thiel in one of his moods

Never get to shout “His Majesty shall hear of this!”

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