Soft Elitism - Flaw of Democracy?
"Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others."
Winston S. Churchill
Ofcourse what you're suggesting is true. However, I see democracy as a kind of natural conclusion for the decision making of mankind.
Every individual is born with a voice and to this extent, a degree of power. We can all be reduced to an individual with subjective opinions and a voice. Over time, this concludes in laws that protect our individual right to a voice; Because no matter your education, the greatest minds can't disagree that they are too, just a voice. As much as some might like to do, it would be philosophically dishonest to remove rights from an individual.
If these rights are removed, you've got a revolution brewing. Strength doesn't require intellect and people will fight for their freedom.
I suppose that democracy isn't really a choice, it is a predictable outcome of self aware, intellectual and compassionate animals. An intelligent, bloodless way of having a tribal war.
Correct, the public aren't experts on Brexit, but they're not really experts on anything. You can't really tell people that they're incapable of making their own decisions and leaving the EU couldn't be done discreetly. There isn't really another way, I'd say.