One of the evils of democracy is, you have to put up with the man you elect whether you want him or not

One of the evils of democracy is, you have to put up with the man you elect whether you want him or not

Will Rogers, the beloved American humorist and social commentator, once famously said, “One of the evils of democracy is, you have to put up with the man you elect whether you want him or not.” This statement encapsulates a fundamental truth about the nature of democracy – the people have the power to choose their leaders, but once elected, those leaders hold the reins of power until the next election cycle.