If you are pro-state, with its extensive power and authorizations, you'd want people in charge that are honorable and hold themselves to a high standard.

Yet, all around the globe we'e seen numerous examples, that this belief has led to the most corrupt and degenerate forms of government.

Democracy is hopium and transfer of responsibility paves the road to serfdom.

Opting-out of the political-media circus and draining their attention swamp is the best first step toward self-sovereignty. As Bob Marley used to sing:

Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery

None but ourselves can free our minds