A democracy? Yup, in todays politics democracy seems to be where you ask everyone their opinion and then make your own decision anyway. That's not democratic government. It is, however captaincy.
As FO yes thanks, it's nice to be asked, however I do not expect, nor want actually, the responsability of making the decision.
At the moment probably 80% of the time I get it right (I'm not new any more, it used to be 80% wrong!). When that's nearer 100% (nobody's perfect!) I'd like to be captain. Until then feel free to agree with my suggestion at will, but overule at necessity, and then show me how it's done.
Prevent me from suggesting and rule me out of the loop, allow me to command and rule yourself out of the loop.
Nobody said it was an easy job!