@jakeybrown—I like your version better of what the superhero represents :), but I wholeheartedly agree with the premise of your post @v4vapid and both of your conclusions.

In a republic, where people are elected to do the will of the people so the people can go about their lives, the potential for said representatives to basically do their own will always exist. Moreso if we just let them.

Unfortunately, in a true democracy, where everyone has a say in everything, there's also the chance that a few will rise to the top and control everything.

So, either way we go, there's potential for tyranny and oppression—it's just a step or two longer to get there.

We the people need to remain vigilant, rise up when necessary, and keep any would be leader in check. The blame falls squarely upon us if we fail to act or we abdicate our natural rights and responsibilities.