I don't think that "democratic" is the right word.
On Bitcoin it isn't 1 opinion = 1 vote.

The value of the opinions of some worth more than others, but anyway everything is market driven.
Someone, even if he is someone with a huge following, he can't "force" other to follow his will if this is really against their interests.
Moreover, if he tries that, users will just move on other currencies.

Both nodes and miners (but nodes come first) should want this change.