"I both agree and disagree with wulfgar. “VOTING” on the decisions in a situation like the zombalypse is the most ignorant thing I have ever heard. The biggest most important reason I am going to address is that a democracy goes against Man’s survival skills. It is slow to make decisions, slow to adapt and is has weak integrity. One person can make radical snap decisions that effect the group as a whole. They only need to justify the costs and benefits to themselves. They have to live with the consequences and the boon of responsibility. If the group does not like what their leader is doing it is up to them to remove him. One motivated and invested person at the lead can be the difference of life and death. They have the ability to fully use their speed and cunning for the benefit of the group. I do not think that you should keep your subordinates in the dark. They feel blind sided and than lean towards unrest and you will soon find yourself out in the cold and very alone.

Such is evident in all branches of the military, the corporate world and the government. In each group, team, corporation, etc. from the smallest team to the largest corporation there is one person in charge of the well-being of the whole. The whole has a responsibility to obey because the leader works for the whole.

I won’t address strangers in the group because I don’t want to take them on. My organization will remain as autonomous as possible with out the hindrance of outsiders. I know... I have trust issues... Kept me going so far...."

"I get what you are saying now
(Wulfgar: sweet, thought i would never see one outside of the D&D and FR forums!)"