Is the Capitol really the "temple of democracy"? If anything, I would think the voting booth would be the temple of democracy and the Capitol would be the temple of Republicanism/Federalism?
You’re not the first to make this comparison :)
This isn’t sophistry, it’s a vitally important point because the legitimacy and accountability of government are the individual responsibility of every citizen. You and I are responsible for complying with government because we consent to be ruled due to our recognition of its legitimacy. Equally, we are responsible when we vote in a leader or representative. The guy in Starship Troopers is right, a vote is an act of force.