Why is it important that the final decision while constructing a megastructure, like that of an industry or a dam must be a political decision, taken by people’s representatives?

They are in touch with the feelings of the people and know better.

Decisions that involve weighing the interests of one social group against another, the present generation against future generations. In a democracy, such major decisions should be taken or at least approved by the people themselves. It is important to take advice from experts on mining, environmentalists, and from economists. Yet the final decision must be a political decision, taken by people’s representatives who are in touch with the feelings of the people.