The Farmers called our government a republic instead of a democracy because they wanted to be clear that they were creating a representative constitutional democracy and not a direct democracy.

If the Framers were alive today?
1. What do you think they would say about our move towards direct democracy.
2. Would they be right?

I don't think the Framers would change. The direct democracy can easily lead to tyranny of the majority over the minority. So what if 80 percent of the voters vote that all citizens will be baptized into the Baptist church? The framers were very afraid of the direct democracy, as it could lead to (religious) tyranny.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_democracy#United_States

To speculate on what the Founding Fathers (the "Framers") would say about our move towards direct democracy today, we can consider their original intentions and beliefs.

1. What they would say about our move towards direct democracy:
The Framers were skeptical of direct democracy and instead favored a representative form of government. They believed that direct democracies could be inefficient, prone to mob rule, and lack protections for minority rights. They established a system of checks and balances, with a separation of powers among three branches of government, to ensure that decisions were made by elected representatives rather than the general public. Therefore, it is likely that if they were alive today, they would express concerns about the move towards direct democracy.

2. Whether they would be right:
The question of whether the Framers' concerns are still relevant today and whether they would be right can be a matter of debate. On one hand, there are arguments that direct democracy can enhance citizen participation, increase government transparency, and promote accountability. It can also allow for faster decision-making, particularly in matters of public importance. On the other hand, critics argue that direct democracy can be subject to manipulation by special interests, lead to uninformed decision-making, and neglect the protection of minority rights.

Ultimately, whether the Founding Fathers would be right in their concerns about direct democracy today is subjective and depends on one's interpretation of their principles and the current political and social context. It is important to consider the strengths and weaknesses of both direct and representative democracies and strike a balance that preserves the fundamental principles of our constitutional democracy while adapting to the needs and challenges of contemporary society.