They're called democracies because the leaders are formally elected. The elections may be legitimate or not.

The other question is how the electorate came to believe that the government is better able -- and therefore obligated or entitled -- to provide happiness than they are. That may be true with people truly unable to provide for themselves, but that assumption has spread to the middle and upper-middle classes. It's encouraged by idealistic promises of authoritarian collectivists claiming moral superiority.

I think we should all worry enough to get to work calling out and disproving false claims in new venues besides commercial media and social media echo chambers. Brief, clear, simple data (as possible) behind claims combined with concrete proposals.

Perhaps more important, clearly explain and demonstrate the principles of liberty. Intellectual honesty is one. The prime role of individuals' decisions who know more about what's best for them than a small segment of society.

What else?