The trick is in the use of the word “perfected” in that context. It doesn’t mean “more perfect” in terms of outcome—that Democracy is slowly progressing towards the election of better candidates, the establishment of better governance.

What if they were not able to vote? Even if they did, their one vote—the only vote they are responsible for—would not influence the outcome of the election any more than a drop of water would raise the sea levels.

What’s your point? Did she lose by 1 vote yesterday and I missed that?

Non-voters have just as much right to respond to the results.