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To: The Philosopher who wrote (14604)6/10/2002 2:19:28 PM
From: jttmab  Read Replies (1) of 21057
 
Well, they're right about the Democratic Republic. It was set up that way because the Founders flatly rejected a pure democracy.

But they also expected the people to be actively involved in the political process. That's what the right to petition for grievances is all about.

Agreed. Though I think the Founders, especially Jefferson, had a different idea of what 'represent' meant. Does the government represent the 'will of the people' or is it supposed to represent what the government thinks is best for them. [All within Constitutional limits] I go for the 'will of the people'. Jefferson thought the people would screw up, but it would be self-correcting over time. I think the Federalist papers supports the notion as well. Now how you determine the will of the people is another matter.

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