Re: Heidi 4?

Question

It's should be the responsibility of the people who represent them to put all important issues before them and then, let the people decide. I consider important issues as those that will effect people most directly and signifigantly, like our nations security, crime, gas prices, perscription drug prices, taxes, jobs etc. Such legislation can and should be simplified and shortened. Get the lawyers language which is only used to create loupe holes out of Capitol Hill. If in the end, the majority is wrong, then all will have to shoulder the burdon for their mistakes. But, it's their mistake, not the representatives. I would put the ball in their court. If they want change, they'd have to get off the couch and finally get involved. That's what true Democracy is all about. When I was very young, my father and mother taught me to accept the consequences for my mistakes whether I liked it or not. The voters have to be accurately educated to the issues. I

Answer 1

Your mother was very wise. Unfortunately the majority of Americans will not take the time or trouble to educate themselves or their children on the issues and then both pros and cons pay the consequences. The public would rather watch American Idol, Sopranos, Judge Judy, Hatchet, etc., or even a biased TV media. The public is busy making a living, caring for their families, taking care of their homes and lawns, etc.

One good thing about majority rule is that we would not need 'representatives'. We could surely balance the budget by eliminating their salaries, pensions, health care, jets, haircuts, etc.