Platos concern about democratic forms of government

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platos concern about democratic forms of government was that many citizens are ill-informed about important issues and vulnerable to being manipulated by those in power. When you examine the current state of affairs in our society (i.e. economically, politically, culturally/socially, spiritually, educationally), do you believe that there is evidence to support Platos concern regarding the dangers of democracy?

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