Bangkok, Thailand - Last Monday, in an unprecedented turn of events, Thai voters made the shocking decision to vote for democracy over dictatorship, proving once again that people actually like having a say in how their country is run. Who would have ever seen that coming? During the recent elections, the race was tight. Voters were choosing between the progressive Move Forward Party, promising curfews, censored media, and the banning of shopping sprees, and the Pheu Thai Party, gracing its constituents with a myriad of complaints regarding basic rights and the occasional protest. The votes were tallied and democracy swept the poll, leaving the rest of the world confused and disillusioned about the basis of their own governments. Citizens everywhere are scratching their heads, contemplating if they, too, should try this novel approach of having a representative government. Jim, an American citizen, explains his shock: "I can't believe Thailand just willy-nilly voted for democracy like that. I mean, who in their right mind wouldn't want a dictator hand-feeding them what to believe, think, and buy? They're really missing out." In an attempt to understand this mind-boggling decision, conspiracy theorists around the globe have joined forces to expose what they consider being the truth: the entire country is being brainwashed by the mainstream media into wanting democracy. YouTubers have promised to uncover the real reason why anyone would choose rights and freedom over the utopia of dictatorship. Unfortunately for those longing for the old days, it seems democracy has won for now. As the dust settles, protestors clutching signs that read "We Want More Surveillance" and "Silence is Golden" shed a tear for the golden age they've seemingly lost. In a world that seems to be embracing democracy more and more, one can only hope that the masses will one day come to their senses and realize that a non-representative government with censorship and oppression is actually the way to go. Until then, Thailand joins the ranks of countries that somehow naively believe that having the ability to have a voice in politics is a good thing.