Dependence and democracy

Dependence and democracy
: Hooman, an Iranian blogger, raises an interesting question regarding economics and democracy:

Imagine you live in a country with a diverse economy. Imagine you keep 70% of your income in your pocket and end up paying 30% to the government as tax. Your government hinges on you and your fellow countrymen and women to stay afloat then…. Now imagine you live in a country with an economy living off