Democracy is the only game in town. The problem is [when] people start to believe that it is not a game worth playing.

This quote is from political theorist Ivan Krastev's 2012 TED Talk about the erosion of public faith in democratic systems of government. In this quote, Krastev is talking about the current problem with democracy in Europe. On one level, no one is questioning that democracy is the best form of government, but on another level, fewer people see any advantage in participating in their democratic government. As a result, voter turnout has declined, says Krastev, particularly among disenfranchised citizens such as people living in poverty and the unemployed; these people no longer believe their vote matters. Watch the full TED Talk here: Ivan Krastev - Can Democracy Exist Without Trust?