Question

why is the cost of time that democracy pays for arriving at a decision worthwhile

Answer 1

Well a democratic government is supposed to be responsive towards the need of the people and fulfill their expectations . This is why in democracy, a decision which is acceptable and compatible to the people are considered only. Such decision need the time and cause the short delay in the procedure of decision making. But , in the result , only effective and acceptable decision are  taken. This is why the cost of time is important in the democracy and worthwhile.

Answer 2

decisions are taken falling due to the producers decisions are always in favour of people decisions are more likely to be acceptable to the people and more effective