Thing two
[Boy, this seems apropos right now]
From 'Declarations of Independence' by Howard Zinn
There is in orthodox thinking a great dependence on experts. Because modern technological society has produced a breed of experts who understand technical matters that bewilder the rest of us, we think that in matters of social conflict which require moral judgment, we must also turn to experts.
Remember this: The important decisions of society are within the capability of ordinary citizens.