John Ralston Saul does a great job explicating this in his book Voltaire's Bastards[1].

[1] https://www.amazon.com/Voltaires-Bastards-Dictatorship-Reaso...

This is the way our governments are going. The business of government is so sensitive and delicate that it must be done quietly, by experts who understand all the issues, and can be trusted to do the job right. We must give them the privacy they need to do that job. Scrutiny from the public, ignorant and clamouring, can only be detrimental to that lofty goal. We know what is best for you. Don't worry, we'll take care of it for you. Just turn the TV on and soothe yourself with the latest episode of X Idol. Everything will be fine.

If this doesn't worry you, you should read this book:

http://www.amazon.com/Voltaires-Bastards-Dictatorship-Reason...

And if it does worry you, you'll also find it interesting.