The statement is a normative claim about democratic principles rather than a factual assertion about the world. It expresses a conditional opinion ("if you believe in democracy, then...") that cannot be objectively verified as true or false, but since it contains no verifiable factual claims that can be proven incorrect, it is not factually false.

The statement reflects a core democratic principle that belief in democracy entails allowing people's voices to be heard, which is widely accepted in democratic theory.

The statement accurately reflects a fundamental principle of democracy, which includes allowing citizens to express their opinions and participate in the political process.