Reply #11: I would also argue that while

[DrunkenMaster]

occassionally in history leaders have worked toward making the world a better place, the massive majority of leaders historically have done the opposite.

The very concept of "leadership" teaches us to wait for people to tell us what to do -- it teaches us to be reliant, to ignore our own critical thought and to abdicate our autonomy.

You can have all the "leaders" you want, if that is what makes you feel safe. I personally would prefer a real democracy.