Why does the government refuse to respond to the will of the majority of the people?
2007-05-18 08:38:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Easy. Currently Congress has over a 90% incumbency rate. That means that whoever is already in office is likely to get re-elected. Doesn't matter if they are Republican or Democrat. If the majority of people stopped being lazy or overly committed to their favorite party and started voting out incumbents more often, this would create a stronger voting public. In essence, the government would pay more attention to our needs, and less attention to their own. Right now, what is their motivation? No matter what they do, they have less than a 10% chance of being voted out of office. The fact is that we are in power, but we collectively choose not to wield that power.
2007-05-18 08:48:13 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Taco 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Simply put it's all in who you elect... unfortunately the will of the people and what the people want no longer take precedent over the lobbyists and the big buisness that pays for elections... the governments first priority is them sadly... for example
I live in Iowa and the first thing our newly elected govenor did when he took office was raise the tax on tobacco up to 1.60 a pack. I dont smoke so this doesnt bother me that much... with the exception of the occasional can of chew, but what does bother me is the fact that the anti smoking lobbyists contributed twards 45% of the total fund raising for the election this last fall.
Plus on top of that look at the immegration reform bill. Kennedy, Bush, and McCain are the ones pushing the bill forward. Why? To make peace with our neighbors and not worrying about the blue collar workers in america who fight to keep their jobs just to lose them to people who will take a dollar less pay an hour.
Ultimately when it's all said and done the answer to your question is money and there are very few that fight for the american dream and for people like you and I. I dont care if your Democratic or Republican, it doesn't matter... Money is the motivator
2007-05-18 15:50:08 · answer #2 · answered by sick twisted freak 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We are a Republic form of government, thus a representative type of government. Our government will respond to the will of the people eventually. Most of our representative leaders have been able to change as times warrant. But W and the Bushketeers are true believers. They say the hell with the will of the people, we know better. But as time passes they will modify or be replaced. For example they are currently throwing the weakest under the bus. (Libby, Sampson, Wolfenstein, etc). The roads are littered with victims of the true believers.
2007-05-18 15:54:55 · answer #3 · answered by pedrodepaca78 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Steve, Steve, Steve. We vote representatives into office because we believe that they will vote for our best interests. It would be painfully slow and expensive to hold a vote where everyone participated. If you don't like how your representative is voting, write to them, form a petition, start a protest, be constructive! They will respond to the majority of the people, but only if the majority take action! Talk is cheap. It's easy to voice disagreement, but they'll take you seriously if you take action! Actions speak louder than words, so don't ask a question, take action if you feel so motivated!!!
2007-05-18 15:49:32 · answer #4 · answered by Auggie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What you aren't considering is the fact that a lot of people don't vote in elections. Our representatives are reflective of the majority of VOTERS.
2007-05-18 15:48:54 · answer #5 · answered by bunny 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The U.S. Corporation is legally at war with U.S. citizens which all Americans are presumed to be. See the amended Trading with the Enemy Act.
Would you respond to the will of your enemy?
2007-05-18 16:21:48 · answer #6 · answered by moefoe9 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know, but it is really getting out of control.
2007-05-18 15:42:59 · answer #7 · answered by baby1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋