Imagine four people choosing three types of fruit from a menu. They decide to be democratic and vote. If 2 people like bananas and each of the other participants choose an apple and pear then, accordingly, the will of the people will be to eat bananas for this meal. For the two people who did not get their primary choice - the will of the people is not so great. Voting for a politician is very similar. One side wins and claims "the will of the people" therefore it is just.
Additionally, this type of voting does not reflect intensity of desire. If the two people causing the majority like bananas slightly more than the other two fruits, they would have been content with any choice. Further, what if the two people left out despise bananas and adore their respective choices? As we see in voting the will of the people is not always reflective of intensity of desire.
Democratic voting is preferable than a dictatorial situation but I present this for educational purposes. With the election coming up - regardless of who wins it will not be the will of the people.
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