Why does madison believe that it is fruitless to depend upon the good judgement of "enlightened statesmen"?

The reason why Madison believes that it is fruitless to depend on good judgment of enlightened statesmen is because there is no guarantee that they will always be present and the statement does not have the ability of having to see all the effects of the choice that has been given.

aren't cheetos good enough to be president?

answer; collective security;