[WS:] Quite a few commentators aptly observed the danger of populism and democracy by referendum. I especially like to opinion of Taha Akyol in Turkey's *MILLIYET:*
"This is a sign that when the masses become authoritarian, democracies too can easily become authoritarian"
Also Dominique Garraud in France's *LA CHARENTE LIBRE:*
"The lesson of the Swiss minarets vote is valid for all democracies: its absurdity shows the dangers of referendums known as 'popular initiatives', a blessing and a fearsome weapon for all extremists who know how to surf the irrational fears of public opinion"
Wojtek