Why is self discipline among your citizens necessary for a successful democratic living?

Answer 1

In respect to successful democratic living (or, as it may also be put, the successful sustaining of a democracy), self-discipline among citizens is, indeed, necessary -- and for at least two reasons. First, a true democracy provides tremendous freedom to its citizens, allowing them to choose their way of life to a large extent, but positive choices in this regard require self-discipline. Second, a true democracy is governed by its citizens, both directly and indirectly: where its citizens are not self-disciplined, power will be abused and governing responsibility ignored -- with dire consequences for all.