Some people believed that democracy would elevate the masses to a level of political responsibility. Unfortunately, what has happened is that their refined quasi-aristocratic version democracy has been reduced to serving individualistic and narcissistic impulses.
Personally, I believe that if democracy is to be feasible—something that depends on a wide range of factors, from geography to psychology, not just political theory—it must be limited to those whose lives and endeavors demonstrate political responsibility. The methods of assessment may vary, but the underlying principle remains valid: the majority of people should not be allowed to vote.
My point here is not about abortion per se, but about the base tendency to prioritize base impulses and narrow personal interests.