Is Pure Democracy Sustainable?

Many believe that a Democracy is a fully safe and sustainable government. In human civilizations we often choose a Democracy over other forms of government. It is often better for the people, yet there are critical flaws in Democracy in its un-modified state. The problem is that when the people vote for everything they vote for free stuff, until at some point the civilization crumbles as there is no way to sustain all the desires of the masses, who fail to contribute.

Democracy in its purest form is dangerous and leads a nation to socialism, which is a downhill slide. A Democratic Republic is a better plan of all the historical forms of government for the people, as it is sustainable; that is if and only if it remains true to its core and cause. Seldom has this been done long term (500 years). Many make a very good comment and truth when they state such things as;