I'm not arguing their differences, I'm arguing that the majority of humanity rarely seems to want to take the more responsible route of self-governance. Human laziness combined with convenience always leads to a not-so-simple transition of power rather than the granting of genuine much-needed autonomy.

I agree. It is real. And yes, relativism is somewhat cynical, but that doesn't mean that it doesn't hold influence over the decisions that individuals and society, as a whole, take.