There should be more democracy in the Catholic Church, not less.  Laypeople should have a role in choosing their bishops and priests and should be the ones ultimately in charge of their parishes.  Bishops shouldn't be allowed to impose a priest on a parish who is confrontational to "reform" the parish's ideology or priorities.  Also, laypeople should be able to appeal decisions regarding the Sacraments or a problematic pastor; this is especially important given the abuse scandal.  I wonder how many lives would not have been ruined if laypeople were listened to on that.

However, I do agree that democracy much have limits.  The tyranny of the mob can be just as awful as the tyranny of a king.  There must be protections for individual Catholics outside the "norms."  The parish mob shouldn't be allowed to harass or harm a single mom or remarried couple or gay couple.