If we are to become a "Wise Democracy" we must stop confusing "dialogue and deliberation" with choice-creating. All play important roles in a democracy, as does discussion, debate, brainstorming, problem-solving, and decision-making itself. However, the essential quality of thinking, the missing one which enables a legitimate "We the People" is choice-creating. See the chart of comparison below. Here is the downloadable pdf file:ChartofDial.vs.delib.vs.cc11