MagicDragon, I don't agree with you either on your statement that uneducated people are better off with benign dictarors.
Are all dictators educated ? If not, than how can they handle the responsibilty of convincing and guiding their uneducated population.
Democracy gives an open platform to every individual's expression (including uneducated one's). It avoids one sided judgement and instills confidence in public.