Quote by Gael Garcia Bernal

We think that democracy can change a lot of things, but we're being fooled, because democracy is not the election. We've been taught that democracy is having elections. And it isn't. Elections are the most horrendous aspect of democracy. It's the most mundane, trivial, disappointing, dirty aspect.

We think that democracy can change a lot of things, but we'r

Summary

This quote challenges the common belief that democracy is solely defined by elections. It argues that while elections are seen as the essence of democracy, they are actually its most negative and unfulfilling aspect. The quote suggests that democracy is a complex system that extends beyond the act of voting, highlighting the limitations of focusing solely on elections when considering democratic principles. It prompts us to reassess our understanding of democracy and possibly explore alternative aspects that are more meaningful and impactful.

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By Gael Garcia Bernal

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