whether direct democracy can be harmful to good government and democracy

Some people argue that
direct democracy provides citizens with another way to correct the behavior and
decision making of public officials.
Others argue that it is merely the instrument of those special interest
groups that have enough money to manipulate the political process. Present an argument for each position. Use one page for each argument, for a total
of two pages. Where do you stand in this
debate? In another half page, explain
where you stand in the debate by pointing out a clear, logical reason why one
argument in better than another.