Public opinion

In what ways does public opinion influence the formation of a democratic society?
Well, I hope a lot. The old saying " for the people, by the people" is ringing in my ears right now when it comes to this question. Decoracy in this country was formed by the people. Long ago, our ancestors created a government where the people would have a say in how the government was run and who it was run by. Today we have changed it a little. Now every citizen of this great country has a say in the political system.
When we vote, we vote for our future. The government does not work without it's citizens and its citizens don't work without its government. everyone forgets that democracy is a give and take relationship. Unfortunately, I was one of those people. I never voted but always complained about the outcome of an election. The reason way we work as a democracy is the fact that majority rules. You can't please everyone but you can please most of them.
I heard a lot of comments about the media being a big influence on the voting and political front and they kind of sway the decision. Well, I agree with this. We are now a technological society and most of us trust the media to bring us the truth and facts. Unfortunately this isn't always the case, so in response to this I urge everyone to do their own research when it comes to making that vote count.
Has anyone gone to a political campaign speech?
I was just wondering if you do actually learn something about the candidate or if you just stand there and hear what you hear on TV ads.