*Of course* democracy cannot be implemented in a perfect manner, specifically because of the differences of functional abilities I alluded to, even if no corruption existed at all. The point is that all people need be heard and respected in a reasonable manner (to be negotiated), else you fall down that slippery slope into eventual minority tyranny over majority of slaves (as happened in Western serfdom and most other societies in history).
Respecting the ideal of one person, one vote/voice is a practical way to start. Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the practical.
*Of course* democracy cannot be implemented in a perfect manner, specifically because of the differences of functional abilities I alluded to, even if no corruption existed at all. The point is that all people need be heard and respected in a reasonable manner (to be negotiated), else you fall down that slippery slope into eventual minority tyranny over majority of slaves (as happened in Western serfdom and most other societies in history).
Respecting the ideal of one person, one vote/voice is a practical way to start. Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the practical.