If politics were truly controlled and directed by ordinary people, the world would not have seen such a vast and growing wealth gap.
After all, the first thing people would push for is to make themselves more prosperous.

Yet, reality tells a different story.
Wealth inequality is not only persistent — it is widening.
This divergence between reality and public will reveals a fundamental truth:
The majority is often wrong.

Thus, it is not worth spending too much time worrying about the opinions of others. Instead, we should focus our energy on transforming ourselves.
Real progress comes only through self-improvement; those who attempt to change others inevitably find themselves frustrated and defeated.

As early as ancient Greece, many philosophers opposed the idea of universal democracy.
At that time, only philosophers were deemed qualified to participate in politics, based on the belief that only those capable of independent and critical thinking could make decisions that truly served the long-term interests of society.
The general populace, driven by short-term self-interest, often lacked the perspective necessary for the greater good and future generations.
Consequently, decisions made through short-term thinking ultimately weakened the foundations of society — and harmed everyone involved.

Today, many societal problems stem precisely from excessive democracy:
Rising crime rates, rampant drug abuse, deepening social divisions, and escalating class conflicts.
People endure the turmoil and suffering brought about by over-democratization, yet continue to blindly champion the system without critical reflection.

Without deeply understanding these contradictions, casting a vote alone will neither create a better Canada nor secure a better future for ourselves.

True awakening begins with deep self-examination and personal growth.