Why would shared blame only apply in a democracy? Shouldn’t those living under an oligarchy, monarchy, etc. etc. also be complicit since they willingly live in an unrepresentative system? Or, if “resisting” obviously have not resisted in an effective manner?*
* - This is operating under the unsupported assertion that a representative system is “better” than the existing system. Though believing in individual inalienable rights would tend to mean that a representative system is better for that individuals’ interests.