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To: tejek who wrote (142694)	2/16/2002 11:16:17 PM
From: brian1501	Read Replies (2) of 1575821

That's what you are not smart enough nor aware enough to understand...what the people want is the most important aspect of democracy. The fact that you don't see that makes you an elitist like most conservatives, and that's why most dictators come from a conservative bent... I'm afraid it is you who doesn't get it. We live in a Representative Republic, not a Democracy. We are supposed to elect leaders that agree with our views and will try and do what is right and best for the country. Once they are elected, it is up to them to decide what is right. The wheels fall off if those who are elected don't have the balls to stand up for their beliefs (if they have any in the first place) or to take a whizz without checking a poll. It sounds like you would be in heaven if every government decision was made by electronic poll of every registered voter (true Democracy). I think this would be hell. I expect House members and Senators who work in the government full time to know the in's and outs of a treaty or the pros/cons of any proposed legislation. I trust them to make an informed decision. I don't want them to be overly swayed by the opinion of Joe six-pack who only knows what the 30 second spot on TV told him. Keeping abreast of public opinion is one thing. Basing YOUR opinion on public opinion is another thing entirely. After all, serving in public office was supposed to be 'government service'. You put in your time, then you went home. Now it's a career. The constant need to check polls stems from the constant need to get re-elected. We'd be a lot better off if everyone in public office did what they thought was the right thing to do and the hell with getting re-elected. Brian

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