Because that's where they originated in their current form, as part of the enforcment of English common law. They were generally community leaders and standouts to begin with.
Democratizing and increasing population makes that model unviable, but we've still kept the system in place
People love to bash on 'democracy', perhaps justifiably, but do you think people want this? Do you think people want the rulers to bring in rapists and stabbers of 10-year-old girls?
Because that's where they originated in their current form, as part of the enforcment of English common law. They were generally community leaders and standouts to begin with.
Democratizing and increasing population makes that model unviable, but we've still kept the system in place
People love to bash on 'democracy', perhaps justifiably, but do you think people want this? Do you think people want the rulers to bring in rapists and stabbers of 10-year-old girls?
What the fuck are you even talking about.