Well, if my attitude is unfounded and my cynicism easy, what can you do about it?

The general consensus seems to be that the solution will have to be political, not technical. Makes sense to me.

So it comes down to this: do you honestly still believe in democracy?

Edit: downvoted by some anonymous coward for daring to suggest that there might not be a solution. Don't bother to prove me wrong, just click the downvote arrow! That will really show me. Faith in humanity: restored. lol